This may be a community history, biography, record of a project or an organization, or personal recollections giving a glimpse of the past. The judges are looking for quality presentations, especially if fresh material is included, with appropriate illustrations, careful proofreading, an adequate index, table of contents and bibliography, from first-time writers as well as established authors. Note that reprints or revisions of books are not eligible. The Lieutenant-Governor's Medal for Historical Writing will be awarded to an individual writer whose book contributes significantly to the recorded history of British Columbia. Other awards will be made as recommended by the judges to valuable books prepared by groups or individuals.
All entries receive considerable publicity.
Winners will receive a Certificate of Merit, a monetary award, and an invitation to the BCHF annual conference to be held in Revelstoke in 2002. Requirements All books must have been published in 2000 and should be submitted as soon as possible after publication. Two copies of each book should be submitted. Books entered become property of the BC Historical Federation. Please state name, address, and telephone number of sender, the selling price of all editions of the book, and, if the reader has to shop by mail, the address from which it may be purchased, including applicable shipping and handling costs.