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Western Michigan
Genealogical Society
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111 Library Street NE
Grand Rapids, MI
49503-3268
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ANNUAL MERIT AWARD NOMINATIONS

WMGS recognizes that it takes the contributions of many people for our society to reach its goals. Each fall we ask our members to nominate the names of those who have significantly given of their time, talents and energy toward our purpose of preserving and making available for genealogical research the records of our ancestors; encouraging and assisting members in genealogical research; promoting the exchange of knowledge and encouraging the deposit of genealogical records in established libraries and archives.

If you are a Current Member you may make nominations in more than one category if you'd like. Just type their name in the appropriate text boxes below with a brief reason for your nominating that individual. Remember to complete the Submitter information at the bottom of the page before you submit. If you do not have an email address, please provide a telephone number.

Last years' winners are detailed here.

The award categories are:

 

Ken Gackler AWARD of MERIT
Recipient: WMGS Member
Nominations from Membership
Selected by Board of Directors

I Nominate:
Comments:

Our highest award, the Ken Gackler Award of Merit recognizes exceptional contributions of a WMGS member who significantly aided research or increased interest in genealogy over a period of years.
Shirley M. De Boer AWARD for EDUCATION
Recipient: WMGS Member
Nominations from Membership
Frequency: Annual

I Nominate:
Comments:

Given to a WMGS member who has provided outstanding service to the Society or the public in the areas of teaching, mentoring and encouraging quality genealogical research.
VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR AWARD
Recipient: WMGS Member (non-Board)
Nominations from Membership
Frequency: Annual

I Nominate:
Comments:

Presented to a non-Board Member who has shown extraordinary dedication, enthusiasm and energy in the pursuit of Family History.
COMMUNICATIONS AWARD
Recipient: WMGS Member
Nominations from Membership
Frequency: Annual

I Nominate:
Comments:

Awarded to a member who has shown excellence in promoting family history in one or more medias; the internet, print, lecture, video, podcast, etc.
AGO AWARD - INDIVIDUAL
Recipient: Individual
Nominations from the Membership
Selected by Board of Directors
Frequency: Annual

I Nominate:
Comments:

 

AGO AWARD - ORGANIZATION
Recipient: Individual
Nominations from the Membership
Selected by Board of Directors
Frequency: Annual

I Nominate:
Comments:

Area Genealogical Organization (AGO) is an outreach initiative to our larger genealogical and family history community. This award is presented to an organization and an individual that is NOT a member of WMGS. It is designed to honor and recognize support, advancement, research, or service to the study or promotion of family history and genealogical research in the wider community.

This year we will present two awards - one individual and one organizational

Submitter information (*Required):

*My Name (must be WMGS Member) is:  

*My Email address or Telephone number is:  

If you have any questions or comments, please contact Don at president@wmgs.org.

  *Includes Kent County and the counties immediately surrounding; namely Ottawa, Muskegon, Newaygo, Montcalm, Ionia, Barry and Allegan Counties. There is some extension beyond these counties into other areas of the Western Lower Peninsula.

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