Laura G. Prescott Award
The Laura G. Prescott Award began in 2017 to recognize exemplary service to professional genealogy by individual members of the Association of Professional Genealogists and/or organizations in the genealogical community. The Laura G. Prescott Award, named for the award’s first recipient, is among APG’s most prestigious honors.
Nominees will be evaluated on criteria such as exemplary professionalism, continuing encouragement to other professional genealogists, dedicated service to the field of professional genealogy, and a career devoted to uplifting fellow genealogists and improving their career circumstances and opportunities. Nominees can be APG members or a member of the wider genealogy community.
| 2023 | Rick Sayre, CG®, CGLSM, FUGA |
| 2022 | Angela Packer McGhie, CG® |
| 2021 | Francine Crowley Griffis, CG® |
| 2020 | Loretto (Lou) Dennis Szucs |
| 2019 | Paula Stuart-Warren, CG® |
| 2018 | Peggy Clemens Lauritzen, AG®, FOGS |
| 2017 | Laura G. Prescott |
About Laura G. Prescott
Laura Prescott served as APG president from 2010-2011, preceded by two years of service as vice president. Her tireless dedication as a mentor, and optimistic approach in supporting others earned her a reputation that left a lasting impact. Additionally, she was an instructor, writer, and genealogy society leader. Laura was most proud of her legacy of teaching and helping others in the genealogy community.