KHS Seeks Nominations for 2012 Kentucky History Awards

FRANKFORT, Ky. (July 26, 2012) — The Kentucky Historical Society (KHS) is currently accepting nominations for the 2012 Kentucky History Awards. All nominations must be received by close of business Friday, Aug. 3.

The Kentucky History Awards recognize outstanding achievements by historians, public history professionals, volunteers, business and civic leaders, communities and historical organizations throughout the Commonwealth. Individuals and communities across the state are encouraged each year to nominate projects and individuals for their efforts to promote the preservation, awareness and appreciation of state and local history.

Nominated projects must have been initiated or completed between Jan. 1 and Dec. 31, 2011, and must either pertain to some aspect of Kentucky’s state or local history, or must be sponsored by or benefiting a museum, historical society, genealogical society or other history-related organization in Kentucky. An applicant may self-nominate and may nominate more than one project, individual or group.

For complete rules of entry and to download a nomination packet, visit www.history.ky.gov/historyawards.

The Kentucky History Awards ceremony will be held Friday, Nov. 9, at the Old State Capitol in downtown Frankfort. It is free and open to the public, but reservations are required.

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