Nominations Sought For Historic Preservation And History Awards In Somerset County

Press release from the Somerset County Government:

08/11/2022 3:00 PM

SOMERVILLE, NJ – The Somerset County Cultural and Heritage Commission invites you to nominate candidates for the 2022 Historic Preservation and History Awards program. These awards honor individuals and organizations that promote and preserve historic sites in Somerset County and bring attention to the County’s history through research and publications. The deadline for nominations is Monday, Aug. 22. Award recipients will be notified by September and a ceremony honoring the winners will be held in October.

“Telling our unique stories and preserving our historic sites and structures are important for our communities,” said Commissioner Deputy Director Melonie Marano, Cultural & Heritage Liaison. “We look forward to celebrating the organizations and individuals whose passion for the past and the truth will give future generations the chance to understand the rich culture and history of Somerset County.”

Nominees are sought in three categories:

• Historic Preservation: Projects must demonstrate the successful rehabilitation or restoration of a site or building.

• History: Groups and individuals must show outstanding leadership for advancing knowledge of Somerset County history.

• Young Historian Award: Given to a high school senior or college student who consistently demonstrates excellence in their commitment to and involvement with history or historic preservation in Somerset County and is a role model of good citizenship to their peers. The winner of the Young Historian Award will also receive a $500 scholarship from the Friends of Somerset County Cultural & Heritage, Inc.

To obtain a nomination form and view nomination guidelines, visit https://bit.ly/2022HistroricPreservationAwards. Submit nomination forms and supporting materials to the Somerset County Cultural and Heritage Commission, P.O. Box 3000, 20 Grove St., Somerville, NJ 08876-1262.

For more information, contact the Cultural & Heritage Commission office at (908)231-7021 or CulturalHeritage@co.csomerset.nj.us.

The Historic Preservation and History Awards are sponsored by the Somerset County Board of Commissioners, Somerset County Cultural and Heritage Commission and Friends of Somerset County Cultural & Heritage, Inc. The program is administered by an Awards Committee, comprised of individuals appointed by the Somerset County Cultural & Heritage Commission.

Made possible with funds from the Somerset County Cultural & Heritage Commission, a partner of the New Jersey Historical Commission.

This press release was produced by the Somerset County Government. The views expressed here are the author’s own.