HomeMy Public PortalAboutTOL PR 2014-09-12 Loudoun History Award Nominations
Town of Leesburg
News Release
For Immediate Release
Thomas Balch Library Advisory Commission Seeks
Nominations for the 22nd Annual Loudoun History Awards
Leesburg, VA (September 12, 2014) – Thomas Balch Library Advisory Commission is seeking
nominations for the 22nd annual Loudoun History Awards. Deadline for nominations is Monday,
October 6, 2014.
The Loudoun History Awards honor 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 also be included. Nominations
can be sent to the Thomas Balch Library Director, including contact information for the
nominee and nominator, at:
Alexandra S. Gressitt, Library Director
Thomas Balch Library
208 West Market Street
Leesburg, VA 20176
Nominations may also be submitted via email to agressitt@leesburgva.gov. For more
information about the Loudoun History Awards, and past recipients, please visit
http://www.leesburgva.gov/index.aspx?page=84.
The Awards Ceremony will be held at Thomas Balch Library on Sunday, November 9, 2014, at
2:00pm. The public is invited to attend the awards ceremony.
Contact:
Betsy Fields
Research & Communications Manager
bfields@leesburgva.gov
703-771-2734
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