John Wesley Powell Prize
HISTORIC PRESERVATION
Society for History in the Federal Government

The Society for History in the Federal Government (SHFG) invites nominations for the 2007 John Wesley Powell Prize. This award alternates annually in recognizing excellence in the fields of historic preservation and historical display. Entries for Historic Preservation will be considered for 2007.

The award for historic preservation is given for achievement in the preservation of records, artifacts, buildings, historical sites, and other historical entities. The Powell Prize is given to either an individual or to principal collaborators for a single effort completed in the calendar years 2007-2007. The nominated activity should demonstrate: (1) exemplary practices that can serve as models for future federal activities in historical preservation; (2) significant value in furthering history of the federal government; and (3) excellence and thoroughness of historical research and appropriate application of historical research to the activity.

Any agency of the federal government may submit nominations. Nongovernmental organizations, including federal contractors, may submit nominations for activities carried out on behalf of the federal government. The winner will be announced in spring 2008, and invited to accept the award at the SHFG annual meeting in Washington, DC.

All nominations must include the following information:

  • Name of the nominated project or activity.
  • Contact person(s) name, address, and telephone number.
  • Name of the nominator if different from the contact person, address, and telephone number.
  • A one thousand word or less description of the project or activity, including discussion of its scope and purpose and names of any co-sponsors.
  • Supporting visual materials appropriately labeled and clearly depicting key aspects of the nominated activity (see the SHFG webpage at www.shfg.org for more details).

Where to Submit Entries and Deadline: Please submit one copy of each nomination to each of the three committee members by November 15, 2007. All submitted material becomes the property of the Society for History in the Federal Government.

  • Beth M. Boland, 6726 Kennedy Lane, Falls Church, VA, 22042
  • Lin Ezell, National Museum of the Marine Corps, 18900 Jefferson Davis Highway, Triangle, VA 22172-1938
  • David Waltrop, National Reconnaissance Office, Center for the Study of National Reconnaissance, 14675 Lee Road, Chantilly, VA 20151

Additional questions can be directed to the Powell Award Chair, David Waltrop, at DavidWaltrop@aol.com.

Last Modified: Tuesday October 23 2007