Awards

Do you know an individual or historical organization that has done marvelous things to preserve and promote the history of Michigan's Upper Peninsula? That has given their all to successfully preserve a historic home, industrial complex, streetscape or archeological site? A person or organization that has interviewed and recorded the memories of older citizens before their passing or tirelessly researched and documented the history of your community? Someone who has volunteered their time for years at the local historical society or archives?

For individuals, please consider nominating that person for the Charles Follo Award. Named in honor of Charles Follo, a school teacher from Escanaba who worked to establish historical societies and promote the history of the Upper Peninsula, the Charles Follo Award is presented annually by the Historical Society of Michigan to the individual who has made the most outstanding contribution to the preservation and promotion of Upper Peninsula history.

For historical organizations, please consider nominating them for the new Superior Award, established by the Historical Society of Michigan in 2006. The Superior Award recognizes historical societies, museums, and other historical organizations that have preserved and advanced Upper Peninsula history.

Nominations are due May 1. Postmarks not accepted.

Individuals currently serving on the Board of Trustees of the Historical Society of Michigan are not eligible for this award.

Each year the Historical Society of Michigan presents a State History Award to those individuals and organizations that have made outstanding contributions to the appreciation and understanding of Michigan history. Criteria: Excellence of achievement by an individual or organization in the collection, preservation and promotion of state and local history in the following categories:

Individuals currently serving on the Board of Trustees of the Historical Society of Michigan are not eligible for this award.

Nominations are due on August 1. Postmarks not accepted

Celebrate the 50th, 100th, or 150th anniversary of your organization or business with a Michigan Milestone Award Plaque. The Historical Society of Michigan has expanded its recognition of Centennial institutions to honor organizations at their Half Century and Sesquicentennial milestones as well.

You can honor the heritage and special status of your organization or business with an official Michigan Milestone Organization Plaque. This distinguished plaque, authorized by the Historical Society of Michigan, will remind both new and long time members of your organization's or your customers of the rich heritage they are a part of and help celebrate the many contributions made to the vitality of the community and to the state of Michigan.

Your plaque will be custom-made with your organization or business name and founding date. It is of a sturdy cast aluminum finished in a deep blue (organization award) or bronze finish (business award) and measures 15x20. The plaque costs $495 (non-profit) or $595 (for profit) and can be mounted either inside or outdoors.

To download the brochure as a PDF for printing to use to nominate someone for either Milestone Award;