Awards & Scholarships
APG regularly honors the outstanding contributions our members make to the organization and the field of genealogy through our awards and scholarships. See each award or scholarship description for details on the criteria, judging, deadlines, and a list of past winners.
The Association of Professional Genealogists is committed to fostering an inclusive community in which all participants are treated with dignity and respect, regardless of (but not limited to) ethnicity, sexual orientation, sex, gender, marital status, disability, age, religion, socioeconomic status, nationality, or political affiliation.
Scholarships Available to Members and the Public - Open Now!
Kenyatta D. Berry African American Research Scholarship
Recognizes aspiring professionals with significant interest in developing a career in African American genealogy. View past award recipients
Recognizes a new professional with a strong interest in developing a professional career in genealogy. View past award recipients
Other Awards
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Kathleen W. Hinckley Professional Achievement Award
Highlights a record of individual excellence and ethical behavior with contributions to the field of genealogy. View past award recipients
Laura G. Prescott Award for Exemplary Service to Professional Genealogy
Recognizes exemplary professionalism and continuing encouragement to other professional genealogists. View past award recipients
Grahame T. Smallwood Jr. Award of Merit
Recognizes a long-term personal commitment and outstanding service to the Association. View past award recipients
Provides a funded, short-term opportunity to undertake a research opportunity focused on professional, academic, or personal development related to genealogical practice. View past award recipients
APG Quarterly Excellence Award
Recognizes excellence in material (article, review, or column) submitted to APG Quarterly (APGQ), the Association's quarterly journal. View past award recipients
Honors APG Chapters or Special Interest Groups (SIGs) showing innovative and exemplary support and promotion of members, APG, and the profession. View past award recipients
Recognition of outstanding, continual, or unusual contributions to APG, by a member or a non-member. Must be a member to submit a nomination. View past award recipients
APG Honorary Lifetime Membership Award
Recognizes an excellent body of work in genealogy which has spanned a significant length of time. View past award recipients
Through our awards program, the Association of Professional Genealogists is pleased to honor the outstanding contributions our members make to the organization and the field of genealogy. Honorees are selected from among the nominees by the APG Awards Committee and recognized at the annual APG Professional Management Conference.