The Wyoming State Historical Society (WSHS) seeks nominations for two prestigious awards in honor of historic preservation activities in your community. The first is the Maurine Carley Memorial Award made to an organization or an individual in recognition of an outstanding project in the field of historic preservation. A historic preservation project may span many years, and people are encouraged to submit projects that may represent Wyoming’s diverse cultural heritage. Projects may be underway or shall have been completed within the last two years of being nominated. Possible nominations may include residential, commercial, public, religious, industrial or institutional buildings, historic sites, trails, cemeteries, archaeological sites and other places significant to Wyoming history.
Second is the Outstanding Preservation Project Award that goes to an organization or an individual in recognition of an outstanding project in the field of historic preservation that does not focus on the physical preservation of an historic building or site. Projects eligible for the OPPA are those that focus on the preservation of objects or items such as photographs, documents, films or books significant to Wyoming history. For example, the preservation of historic photographic plates may qualify for this award. On the other hand, the preservation of equipment or tools may also qualify for the award, such as the restoration of an historic wagon.
Applications can be obtained by calling John Waggener at 307-766-2563, via e-mail waggener@uwyo.edu, or by logging onto the Society’s website at www.wyshs.org and clicking the link titled “Awards.” Nominations for these two awards go directly to John Waggener, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming, 1000 E. University Ave. Dept. 3924, Laramie, WY 82071 and must be received by April 30th.
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