Now is the time to submit nominations for the Filby Prize offered by the National Genealogical Society and Scholarly Resources.
Individuals can also nominate themselves.
The Prize is named in honor of author and librarian P. William Filby. Significant contributions to patron access to information, or to the preservation of historical records. Development of an imaginative reference tool or similar outstanding contribution of enduring consequence that fills the gaps in existing information, accuracy, scope or usefulness of genealogical and local history materials. Publication of a book or a body of articles that have contributed significantly to the field of genealogy or local history and that are of an interpretative nature. Other activities that have significantly advanced genealogy and local history 5.