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Indiana Genealogical Society, P.O. Box 10507, Fort Wayne, Indiana 46852-0507

Service Awards

The Indiana Genealogical Society recognizes deserving individuals for their contributions and service, particularly contributions to genealogy in your area. Individuals are nominated by IGS members and fellow genealogists. The awards are presented at the IGS annual conference in April. See a list of previous winners (PDF format). No awards will be given in 2022.

Fill out the application form PDF format) and mail by December 31 to:

Awards Chair:
Curt Sylvester
E-mail president@indygenes.org

Please explain in detail what the nominee has accomplished. If the nominee has compiled books, for example, please provide exact titles, dates of publication, etc.

Service to Local Counties

Awarded to an individual for ten or more years of service to the field of genealogy in a local area. The nominee does not have to be a member of IGS. Nomination is made by 2 IGS members.

Awarded to an individual for recognition of a singular, outstanding contribution to the field of genealogy in a local area. The nominee does not have to be a member of IGS. Nomination is made by 1 IGS member.

Service to the Society

The Society's Highest Award

The honor of a Fellow of the Indiana Genealogical Society may be bestowed for life upon a member of the Society:

• In recognition of exceptional service to Indiana genealogy and the Society over a period of 10 years or more.
• A person must be nominated by 5 IGS members who reside in separate districts of the Society or in states outside Indiana.
• Nominations shall cite qualifying services in the collection, preservation, or dissemination of genealogical or historical related information which pertains to areas beyond the county or adjoining counties of the nominee's residence.

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