Submit Your Nominations for APG Awards


Through our awards program, APG honors our members' outstanding contributions to the organization and to the field of genealogy. Members can now submit nominations on our website for several awards, as follows:

Laura G. Prescott Award for Exemplary Service to Professional Genealogy
This recognizes a career devoted to uplifting fellow genealogists and improving their career circumstances and opportunities, and dedicated service to professional genealogy. Deadline for nomination: 15 October 2024

Kathleen W. Hinckley Professional Achievement Award
This award is given to highlight a record of exceptional professional achievement with contributions to the field of genealogy through individual excellence and ethical behavior. Deadline for nomination: 15 October 2024

Certificates of Appreciation
These certificates are awarded in recognition of outstanding, continual, or unusual contributions to APG, by a member or a non-member. Deadline for nomination: 15 October 2024

Honorees are selected from among the nominees by the APG Awards Committee and recognized at the APG Annual Meeting on 5 December 2024 at 2:00 p.m. ET.  

For more information about the awards including criteria, eligibility, selection process, and to access the nomination forms, please visit the Members' Area, in the member dropdown, under Awards & Scholarships. https://www.apgen.org/awards_scholarships.php