The North Carolina Genealogical Society continues to give awards every year in several categories related to excellence in the field. Our hope is to encourage and recognize those who contribute to North Carolina genealogy whether it be in the form of a book, a website, or through service. As the Covid19 pandemic has continued, we appreciate all who took the time to nominate someone.
Congratulations to all of our 2021 Award Winners.
The Award for Excellence in Periodical Publishing: Newsletter
Cumberland Chronicles, Editor: Caroline Gibbons
The Award for Excellence in Periodical Publishing: Journal
Wake Treasures, Editor: Donna Shackle
The Award for Excellence in Web Presence
Cemetery Census: Allen Dew
The Award for Excellence in Publishing: A Publication Relevant to North Carolina Genealogy
Junaluska Speaks: an Oral History of One of Appalachia’s Oldest Black Communities
Edited by: Junaluska Heritage Association and Susan Keefe
The Award for Excellence in Publishing: A Publication Relevant to a Family History
To the Stars: The Glenns of Gaston County, North Carolina
Written by Barbara Voorhees
The Award for Excellence in Publishing: A Book, or a Set of Books, of Abstracts or Transcriptions of an Original North Carolina Record
Burke County, North Carolina Road Records (1787-1897)
Transcribed by Judy Swink Watts and Betsy Dodd Pittman
Certificates of Appreciation
Special Recognition to Renate Yarborough Sanders and Taneya Koontz for their work on Let’s Talk NC Genealogy
Special Recognition to Vicki Young, longtime board member, who will be exiting the board this year.
Committee Service
Gena Bowser
Gay Baynes
Monique Bunch
Kimberly Powell
Melissa Mitchell
Special Thanks to the Awards Committee
Jennifer Daugherty, Chair
Lori Thornton
Diane Richard
Cassandra Shaw