Just two weeks left to make your nominations for an Upper Peninsula History Award! We are currently accepting nominations for our Upper Peninsula History Awards. Every year, the Historical Society of Michigan presents two awards to those who actively preserve and promote the history of Michigan's Upper Peninsula. These awards include the Charles Follo Award for individuals and the Superior Award for historical organizations. Those interested in nominating themselves or others must submit applications so that they arrive at the HSM offices on or before Friday, April 27, 2018, at 5 p.m. Application packets should include a completed nomination form and a narrative of at least 500 words that outlines what the candidate has accomplished to warrant an Upper Peninsula History Award. <http://hsmichigan.org/programs/awards/upper-peninsula-history-awards/> Click here for more information about our U.P. History Awards. <https://www.hsmichigan.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/UP-History-Award-Nomi nation.pdf> Click here to download the nomination form. <https://www.hsmichigan.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/UPPER-PENINSULA-HISTO RY-AWARDS-PRESENTED-TO-REV.-ROBERT-LANGSETH-AND-DELTA-COUNTY-HISTORICAL-SOCI ETY.pdf> Click here to see the 2017 award winners <http://hsmichigan.org/programs/> Click here to learn more about our other programs and awards. _____ 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://hsmichigan.org/programs/awards/upper-peninsula-history-awards/> Click here for more information about our U.P. History Awards. <https://www.hsmichigan.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/UP-History-Award-Nomi nation.pdf> Click here to download the nomination form. <http://hsmichigan.org/programs/> Click here to learn more about our other programs and awards. <https://www.hsmichigan.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/UPPER-PENINSULA-HISTO RY-AWARDS-PRESENTED-TO-REV.-ROBERT-LANGSETH-AND-DELTA-COUNTY-HISTORICAL-SOCI ETY.pdf> Click here to see the 2017 winners The Charles Follo Award, named in honor of school teacher Charles Follo and his work forming historical societies in the Upper Peninsula, recognizes individuals who contribute to the historic preservation of their communities. Examples of this may include helping successfully preserve a historic site, volunteering at a historical society or museum for a long period of time, or extensively researching a community's history. The Superior Award, established in 2006, honors historical societies, museums, and other historical organizations for advancing the understanding and appreciation of history in their communities. Individuals and organizations are able to self-nominate, but we also encourage community members to nominate candidates they believe are deserving of either award. We accept re-nominations as well. This e-mail is sent to our members and 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.