HomeMy Public PortalAboutTOL PR 2018-08-17 Loudoun History Awards
Town of Leesburg
News Release
For Immediate Release
August 17, 2018
Media Contact:
Leah Kosin, Public Information Assistant
lkosin@leesburgva.gov 571-528-5241
Loudoun History Awards Nominations Now Open Through
October 8, 2018
Thomas Balch Library Commission will present the 26th annual awards on
November 11, 2018.
Leesburg, VA (August 17, 2018) – Thomas Balch Library Advisory Commission seeks
nominations for the 26th annual Loudoun History Awards. The awards honor individuals who
have made a significant contribution to preserving Loudoun’s past through collection of county
documents and memorabilia, preservation of historic landmarks, visual arts, writing, or long-
term involvement in local history organizations.
Last year’s honorees were Phyllis Cook-Taylor, James A. Morgan, III, and William C. Ray.
Letters of nomination should include a statement elaborating the nominee’s 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. Send
nominations to:
Alexandra S. Gressitt, Library Director
Thomas Balch Library
208 West Market Street
Leesburg, VA 20176
Deadline for nominations is Monday, October 8, 2018. The awards ceremony will be held at the
Thomas Balch Library on Sunday, November 11, 2018, at 2:00 p.m. For more information,
contact Alexandra Gressitt at 703-737-7195 or agressitt@leesburgva.gov.
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