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2012 Awards of Merit
The Connecticut League of History Organizations presents Awards of Merit to institutions and individuals who exhibit the highest of professional standards, and who enhance and further the knowledge and understanding of Connecticut history. The purpose of the Awards of Merit is to recognize the care, thought and effort invested in these contributions and to inspire and encourage others by acknowledging exceptional contributions to state and local history. Currently, the League presents Awards of Merit in four categories:

1. Project: exhibition, restoration, preservation, special research, web site, etc.
2. Publication: book, exhibition catalog, video, DVD, newsletter, pamphlet, etc.
3. Educational Program: for schools, children, adults, groups with special needs, lecture series, demonstrations, Power Point presentation, etc.
4. Individual Achievement: an individual’s long-term efforts towards promoting and furthering a knowledge and appreciation of Connecticut History

History organizations are encouraged to nominate their own work, as well as outstanding contributions by neighboring organizations. Individuals may nominate their own work, with the exception of the Individual Comprehensive Work award. Only works completed in the preceding 18 months are eligible for nomination.

Nominated works must be historically accurate, properly documented, easily used and understood and have specific goals. Nominated books should contain accurate citations, an index and a bibliography or list of works cited. Project nominations must contain photographic or video documentation of the final installation. All nominations must include an accurate budget, showing sources of funding, and expenses incurred. Nominations must be postmarked by January 15, 2011. You can submit any project completed within the 18 months leading up to the deadline (e.g. projects completed between July 15, 2009 - January 15, 2011). Awards will be announced at the CLHO Annual Conference in June 2011. For more information contact: Sandy Elgee, CLHO, (203) 624-9186, or .