The Award of Distinction is given infrequently in recognition of long and very distinguished individual service. Recipients are noted for their contributions to the field of state and local history including their service and volunteerism to the field and/or to AASLH and are recognized nationally as leaders in the profession.
If you would like to nominate an individual for the award of distinction, please contact the National Awards Chair and submit a Preliminary Nomination by February 1.
1963 | Christopher Crittenden and Ernst Posner |
1966 | Alice E. Smith |
1969 | Louis C. Jones and S.K. Stevens |
1976 | Clifford Lee Lord |
1978 | A. Russell Mortensen |
1980 | Edward P. Alexander |
1984 | Holman J. Swinney |
1987 | Lucile M. Kane |
1990 | Charles Peterson |
1999 | L. Thomas Frye |
2001 | Robert Richmond |
2007 | Carol A. Kammen |
2008 | E. Alvin Gerhardt and John E. Fleming |
2009 | Charles F. Bryan, Jr. |
2011 | Dennis O’Toole |
2012 | Robert R. Archibald |
2017 | Lonnie G. Bunch, III |
2019 | Sandra S. Clark and John & Anita Durel |
2023 | Janet Gallimore and Cinnamon Catlin-Legutko |
2024 | Dr. Rex M. Ellis |