It's Nomination Time for the Upper Peninsula History Awards! Just one week until the deadline! <http://www.hsmichigan.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/UP-History-Award-Nomin ation.pdf> Download the 2015 nomination form. Each year, the Historical Society of Michigan presents two awards at the Upper Peninsula History Conference: the Charles Follo Award for individuals and the Superior Award for historical organizations based in the U.P. Do you know an individual or historical organization that has done marvelous things to preserve and promote the history of Michigan's Upper Peninsula? That has given their all to successfully preserve a historic home, industrial complex, streetscape, or archeological site? A person or organization that has interviewed and recorded the memories of older citizens before their passing or tirelessly researched and documented the history of your community? Someone who has volunteered their time for years at the local historical society or archives? For individuals, please consider nominating that person for the Charles Follo Award. For historical organizations, please consider nominating them for the Superior Award. Nomination deadline is April 30. Postmarks not accepted. Materials must be received by HSM by this date. Individuals currently serving on the Board of Trustees of the Historical Society of Michigan are not eligible for this award. <http://www.hsmichigan.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/UP-History-Award-Nomin ation.pdf> Download the 2015 nomination form. _____ _____ The Historical Society of Michigan is our state's oldest cultural organization, founded in 1828 by territorial governor Lewis Cass and explorer Henry Schoolcraft. A nongovernmental nonprofit, the Society focuses on publications, conferences, education, awards and recognition programming, and support for local history organizations to preserve and promote Michigan's rich history. _____ For more information on the Historical Society of Michigan, please visit <http://www.hsmichigan.org/> www.hsmichigan.org or e-mail us at <mailto:hsm@hsmichigan.org> hsm@hsmichigan.org. _____ The Historical Society of Michigan 5815 Executive Dr. . Lansing, MI 48911 Phone: (517) 324-1828 . FAX: (517) 324-4370 <http://www.hsmichigan.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/UP-History-Award-Nomin ation.pdf> Download the 2015 nomination form. For individuals, please consider nominating that person for the Charles Follo Award. For historical organizations, please consider nominating them for the Superior Award. Nomination deadline is April 30. Postmarks not accepted. Materials must be received by HSM by this date. <http://www.hsmichigan.org/programs/awards/2014-up-award-winners/> See the winners for 2014. <http://www.hsmichigan.org/programs/awards/upper-peninsula-history-awards/> See past winners! Save the Date! The Upper Peninsula History Conference When: June 26-28, 2015 Where: Ironwood, MI This e-mail is sent to our friends to keep you updated on historical activities and opportunities to learn more about our state's history. To opt-out, please respond to this e-mail with "remove" in the subject line.