Awards

THE AHS HISTORY AWARDS

Each year the Alexandria Historical Society honors groups or individuals who have made noteworthy contributions to the preservation of the historic, cultural and artistic heritage of Alexandria, Virginia.

 

AHS confers three different types of awards.

T. MICHAEL MILLER ALEXANDRIA HISTORY AWARD

Named in honor of the City’s most prolific research historian and former AHS President in recognition of his long and very distinguished service to the City of Alexandria. This award recognizes those who have made especially noteworthy contributions to the preservation of the historic, cultural and artistic heritage of Alexandria.

 

AHS SPECIAL AWARD

Bestowed in recognition of notable contributions to the Society and Alexandria history.

 

ALEXANDRIA HIGH SCHOOL HISTORY AWARD

Based on the recommendation of their teacher, one outstanding history student from each of Alexandria's four high schools is given this award. Each student is selected for academic achievement and scholarship in American history, high motivation and sustained interest in American history, awareness of the role of history and the historian in contemporary society, and demonstrated citizenship and student leadership.

 

NOMINATIONS FOR THE T. MICHAEL MILLER ALEXANDRIA HISTORY AWARD AND THE AHS SPECIAL AWARD

Organizations and interested individuals are invited to submit written nominations to the History Award Committee of the Alexandria Historical Society. More than one nomination may be submitted and the committee may select more than one person to receive an award. The committee will give particular consideration to those individuals who have written research papers, theses, dissertations, books and materials, which publicly disseminate information on the social and cultural history of the area. Officers and members of the Board of Directors of the Alexandria Historical Society are not eligible for the Alexandria History Award.

 

Each nomination should:

  • be in narrative form
  • be no longer than two pages
  • explain in detail the contributions of the nominee
  • include copies of the nominee's work, including publications

 

Submit nominations to:

AHS History Awards Committee

Office of Historic Alexandria

220 North Washington Street

Alexandria, VA 22314

 

In any year, nominations received between January 1st and the second Tuesday in March are eligible for the awards conferred that year.

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