[HistoricCemeterieslistserv] Oregon Heritage Excellence Awards nominations open

[GILL Kuri * OPRD]

Do you know of an exceptional volunteer that has contributed to heritage preservation efforts in Oregon?

Earlier this week Oregon Heritage released The Value of Oregon Heritage Organizations’ Volunteer Study<https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/OH/pages/tools.aspx#orheritagereports>. Given that the report highlighted the many ways volunteers contribute to heritage organizations across the state in critical ways, we thought we would remind you that there is a category of the Oregon Heritage Awards for individuals. What a great way to honor someone who has gone above and beyond for heritage preservation efforts in your community!

Criteria for awards to individuals includes the following:


  *   For exceptional, meritorious and extraordinary work over an extended period or at the conclusion of a distinguished career. This work must be on behalf of Oregon heritage and raising the quality of heritage‐oriented activities.
  *   For action above and beyond the ordinary call of duty.
  *   Special consideration given for development of new ideas, approaches and innovations. The mere fulfillment of routine functions does not justify an award. Have made the most of available resources and skills.

Other nomination categories include Organization and Project.

Nominations are due Jan. 14. 2021 award winners will be celebrated at the 2021 Oregon Heritage Virtual Summit, April 29-30. We will be creating videos highlighting the award winning people, organizations, and project. See previous winners here<https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/OH/Pages/Awards.aspx#one>.

View all criteria and nomination information here<https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/OH/Documents/HeritageExcellenceAwardSDCombined_App_Criteria_2021.pdf>. If you have any questions or would like to talk about a potential nomination, please feel free to contact Katie Henry at katie.henry at oregon.gov<mailto:katie.henry at oregon.gov> or 503-877-8834.


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Kuri Gill (she, her, hers) |  Oregon Heritage Grants & Outreach Coordinator
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Oregon Heritage, Oregon Parks and Recreation Department
Oregon Commission on Historic Cemeteries
Desk:  (503)986-0685 cell: (503)383-6787
725 Summer St NE, Ste C
Salem, Oregon 97301

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