HomeMy Public PortalAboutTOL PR 2012-09-14 Loudoun History Award nominations
Town of Leesburg
News Release
For Immediate Release
Thomas Balch Library Seeks Nominations for the 20th Annual
Loudoun History Awards
Leesburg, VA (September 14, 2012) – The Thomas Balch Library Advisory Commission seeks
nominations for the twentieth annual Loudoun History Awards. This annual event honors
individuals who have made significant contributions to preserving Loudoun’s past through
collection of county documents and memorabilia, preservation of historic landmarks, visual
arts, writing and long-term involvement in local history organizations.
Letters of nomination should include a statement elaborating the nominees’ accomplishments.
Newspaper articles, program announcements, publications, or other supporting information
that provides evidence of the nominee’s accomplishments may be included. Contact
information for the nominee and nominator must accompany the nomination and be sent to:
Alexandra S. Gressitt, Library Director
Thomas Balch Library
208 West Market Street
Leesburg, VA 20176
Deadline for nominations is Monday, October 8, 2012.
The Awards Ceremony will be held at Thomas Balch Library on Sunday, November 11, 2012 at
2:00pm. The recipients of the 2011 Loudoun History Awards were Childs F. Burden, Taylor M.
Chamberlin, Paul McCray, and John M. Souders.
Contact:
Alexandra S. Gressitt
Library Director
agressitt@leesburgva.gov
703-737-7195
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