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Subject: KY Genealogical Society Annual Awards Program
Date: Wed, 21 Jun 2000 13:07:04 EDT

For immediate release (June 20 - July 3, 2000)
Contact Jim Carigan, KGS Publicity Chair, (502)223-4018 or

KGS awards to honor outstanding contributions to genealogy
· Dedicated Genealogists are honored for their contributions to genealogy by
the Kentucky Genealogical Society
· Nominations to be mailed by July 3, 2000

Outstanding Service To Genealogy
The Outstanding Service to Genealogy Award will be offered annually to three
individuals and/ or organizations by the Kentucky Genealogical Society.
An award may be made for each of the three regions of Kentucky, which are
Western (West of I-65), Central (East of I-65 and West of I-75) and Eastern
(east of I-75).
Judging criteria are:
1-Project, program or service must have occurred in the last 24 months and
be Kentucky related.
2-A letter of no more than two typewritten pages, must be submitted
describing the nature of the work and value to genealogical research.
3-Documentation such as newspaper articles, copies of minutes, publications,
or letter of support may be submitted.
The Award will be a "Pathway Through History" Brick to be placed in the new
Kentucky History Center. The Certificate bears the name of the recipient
See General Instructions below

General Instructions Pertaining to All Awards Shown on This Page
1. Entries must be postmarked the first Monday in July to be eligible for
current year competition.
2. All winners will be notified by third Monday in July via voice mail or
e-mail (if available).
3. Winners are encouraged to attend the Seminar scheduled the first week end
of August (8/5/2000) in Frankfort, Kentucky.
4. All winners are guests of the Kentucky Genealogical Society. Includes
Friday evening KGS Dinner and room at the Capital Plaza-Holiday Inn. Plus
Saturday breakfast, registration fee and lunch. Each winner may bring one
additional person, who will likewise be our guest.
5. If possible, it is recommended that the Outstanding Service To Genealogy
presentations be submitted in hard copy and on a 3.5" computer disk. The
winning articles will be published in the next edition of BlueGrass Roots,
thereby saving publication time.

Questions? Call (502)223-4018 in Frankfort or e-mail or

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