Do you know a person or group who has made a significant contribution to interpreting local history, preserving our historical heritage, or increasing public historical understanding? If so, the Butler County Historical Society invites you to nominate them for the Distinguished Historian Award.

This award will be given at the Annual Meeting and Banquet of the Butler County Historical Society to be held November 20, 2014. We wish to recognize those who clearly demonstrate either a distinguished pattern of achievement over time or a particular accomplishment of high merit that enhances public understanding of the history of Butler County, Ohio. Previous recipients of “Historian of the Year” are eligible for this award, along with any worthy individuals who have not previously been recognized by an award.

A variety of achievements in local history could be grounds for nomination. Types of achievements include, but are not limited to, original research leading to publication in print, media or digital formats; historical website development; research that supports collections, libraries or other sources of information; developing and maintaining research collections in local history; contributions to significant historical exhibits or museums; significant historic preservation efforts; development of public history tours, organizations, sites, societies or projects; or other pertinent accomplishments.

Nominations must include the nominee’s name, address, and telephone and/or email information, and the nominator’s name and full contact information. Nominations are expected to include documentation that can be returned following the selection process. Nominations should be in the form of a letter that states a rationale for receiving the award, includes pertinent details about the nominee’s achievements, and describes and attaches examples of publications or other supporting material. Nominations may be submitted by email to [email protected] or, if accompanying documentation is substantial, sent by U. S. Mail or delivered to the address below.

The Distinguished Historian Award consists of a framed certificate, the recipient’s name inscribed on a permanent roll of awardees publicly displayed in the Randall Research Center, complimentary membership in the Society, and other considerations. An evaluation committee will review nominations, and the Board of Trustees will approve awards.

The deadline for submitting nominations is 4 p.m. October 13, 2014.

If you have questions about the nomination procedure or any other aspect of the Distinguished Historian Award, contact Kathy Creighton, Executive Director, 513-896-9930 or [email protected]. The U. S. Mail address is:

Butler County Historical Society
327 North Second Street
Hamilton, OH 45011

In 2009, the Butler County Historical Society (BCHS) celebrated 75 years of dedication to preserving and interpreting Butler County’s rich heritage. A non-profit organization, BCHS operates the historic Benninghofen House, a showcase of Victorian lifestyle in the industrial era featuring the elaborate furnishings and décor of a late 19th century home. BCHS manages the Olive S. and Herbert T. Randall Research Center, an archive of original and secondary materials relating to regional history. Please call (513) 896-9930 in advance of your visit. BCHS is affiliated with Heritage Hall, located nearby and displaying changing history exhibits as well as the permanent Robert McCloskey Collection. To learn more about Heritage Hall, call (513) 737-5958.