Every year the Collin County Commissioners Court and Historical Commission presents awards to persons and organizations doing remarkable work in preserving and teaching our local history. Nominations for the 2008 Preservation Celebration Awards are currently being accepted.

Know someone deserving of one of the following recognitions? Then take a copy of this form and mail it in before May 8th, or email your nomination in to the address listed on the form.

Collin McKinney Achievement Award
Recognizes outstanding achievement of a Collin County historical organization or museum that has promoted the heritage of the county with projects, museum education, historical tourism, the erection of tributes to the past and/or the preservation of buildings, publications or records of historical significance.

Excellence in Historical Education Award
Recognizes an individual or organization that has promoted historical education about Collin County, Texas, through teaching and/or preservation programs benefiting schools, community organizations, and/or the general public.

Leadership in Preservation Award
Recognizes an exemplary Collin County city/town, business or developer that has promoted a respect for the county’s past through historical projects and/or renovations of historic buildings or sites.

Living Legacy of Collin County Award
Recognizes the outstanding achievement of an individual citizen of Collin County who has significantly enriched our cultural heritage through a lifetime of dedicated service to the ideals of preservation, education and respect of our rich past.

Young Visionaries Award
Recognizes an individual (18years of age or less) or youth organization that has significantly contributed to the preservation of Collin County, Texas’ historical heritage. Noteworthy activities could include: restoration or preservation projects, portrayals of living history, promotion of historical tourism, creation of historical education programs, service hours for a museum, historical organization or program, and/or other related volunteer efforts.

Please help encourage the efforts of those preserving our past for our future.

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