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Kentucky Historical Society
Recognize Local Historians with a 2008 Kentucky History Award
FRANKFORT, KY (December 9, 2008)— The Kentucky Historical Society (KHS) is the proud sponsor of the 2008 Kentucky History Awards. The program recognizes outstanding achievements by individuals, business and civic leaders, communities, museums, and history organizations throughout the commonwealth in the field of history. Nominations are due to KHS by Friday, January 23, 2009.
Organizations, individuals, and communities across the state are encouraged to nominate projects and individuals who have demonstrated exceptional efforts to promote the preservation, awareness, and appreciation of state and local history. The awards will be presented at the Kentucky History Awards Dinner at the Thomas D. Clark Center for Kentucky History in Frankfort on Saturday, March 7, 2009.
“We are excited about the opportunity to honor those who strive to preserve Kentucky’s story,” said KHS Executive Director Kent Whitworth.
Award categories include Service Awards, Special Awards, and General Awards. Within these categories are many honors, including the Director’s Award of Excellence, which is presented to a museum or organization for outstanding achievement throughout the year, the Frank R. Levstik Award for Professional Service honoring the contributions of a current or recently retired paid staff member of a museum or history-related organization, and the Lifetime Dedication to Kentucky History Award.
For more information or to request a nomination packet, please contact Chris Goodlett at chris.goodlett@ky.gov or Ann Johnson at anng.johnson@ky.gov.
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An agency of the Kentucky Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet, the Kentucky Historical Society, since 1836, has provided connections to the past, perspective on the present, and inspiration for the future. KHS operates the Old State Capitol, the Kentucky Military History Museum, and its headquarters, the Thomas D. Clark Center for Kentucky History. Since 1999, the thirty-million-dollar Center has welcomed more than one million visitors. For more information about the Kentucky Historical Society and its programs, visit the Web site at www.history.ky.gov.
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