For immediate release (June 20 - July 3, 2000) Contact Jim Carigan, KGS Publicity Chair, (502)223-4018 or jimmonomoy@aol.com KGS awards to honor outstanding contributions to genealogy · Dedicated Genealogists are honored for their contributions to genealogy by the Kentucky Genealogical Society · Nominations to be mailed by July 3, 2000 Outstanding Service To Genealogy The Outstanding Service to Genealogy Award will be offered annually to three individuals and/ or organizations by the Kentucky Genealogical Society. An award may be made for each of the three regions of Kentucky, which are Western (West of I-65), Central (East of I-65 and West of I-75) and Eastern (east of I-75). Judging criteria are: 1-Project, program or service must have occurred in the last 24 months and be Kentucky related. 2-A letter of no more than two typewritten pages, must be submitted describing the nature of the work and value to genealogical research. 3-Documentation such as newspaper articles, copies of minutes, publications, or letter of support may be submitted. The Award will be a "Pathway Through History" Brick to be placed in the new Kentucky History Center. The Certificate bears the name of the recipient See General Instructions below General Instructions Pertaining to All Awards Shown on This Page 1. Entries must be postmarked the first Monday in July to be eligible for current year competition. 2. All winners will be notified by third Monday in July via voice mail or e-mail (if available). 3. Winners are encouraged to attend the Seminar scheduled the first week end of August (8/5/2000) in Frankfort, Kentucky. 4. All winners are guests of the Kentucky Genealogical Society. Includes Friday evening KGS Dinner and room at the Capital Plaza-Holiday Inn. Plus Saturday breakfast, registration fee and lunch. Each winner may bring one additional person, who will likewise be our guest. 5. If possible, it is recommended that the Outstanding Service To Genealogy presentations be submitted in hard copy and on a 3.5" computer disk. The winning articles will be published in the next edition of BlueGrass Roots, thereby saving publication time. Questions? Call (502)223-4018 in Frankfort or e-mail jimmonomoy@aol.com or kygs@aol.com