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HomeMy Public PortalAboutTOL PR 2015-09-09 Loudoun History Awards Town of Leesburg News Release For Immediate Release Media Contact: Betsy Fields, Research & Communications Manager bfields@leesburgva.gov  703-771-2734 Thomas Balch Library Advisory Commission Seeks Nominations for 2015 Loudoun History Awards Awards will be presented on Sunday, November 8, 2015. Leesburg, VA (September 9, 2015) – Thomas Balch Library Advisory Commission seeks nominations for the 23rd annual Loudoun History Awards. These 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 be included. Contact information for the nominee and nominator must accompany the nomination and be directed to: Alexandra S. Gressitt, Library Director Thomas Balch Library 208 West Market Street Leesburg, VA 20176 Deadline for nominations is Monday, October 5, 2015. The awards ceremony will be held at Thomas Balch Library on Sunday, November 8, 2015 at 2:00pm. The 2014 Loudoun History Award recipients were Vernon Peterson and Stephen C. Price. For more information, contact Alexandra S. Gressitt at 703-737-7195 or agressitt@leesburgva.gov. About the Thomas Balch Library: Thomas Balch Library is a history and genealogy library owned and operated by the Town of Leesburg. A designated Underground Railroad research site, the Library’s collections focus on Loudoun County, regional and Virginia history, genealogy, military history with special emphasis on the American Civil War, and ethnic history. For more information, visit www.leesburgva.gov/ThomasBalchLibrary. # # #