Nominations are now open for the 2022 Arizona Historical Society Al Merito Award.
Donor Name: Arizona Historical Society
State: Arizona
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Award
Deadline: 08/12/2022
Details:
The Arizona Historical Society established the Al Merito Award to recognize those who have contributed significantly to preserving and promoting Arizona history. Named for the nineteenth-century award bestowed by a newly independent government of Mexico for meritorious service to the Republic, almerito literally translates to for merit. Today, the Arizona Historical Society’s highest honor acknowledges meritorious service for those who preserve and celebrate Arizona history.
The Arizona Historical Society (AHS) is proud to serve as the steward of Arizona’s history. Their collections broadly represent Arizona history that offers a one-of-a-kind resource for Arizona history. Their artifact and manuscript holdings offer unique opportunities for public programming, educational outreach, and exhibitions, as well as academic and community-based research. AHS collections provide premier resources for recounting Arizona’s past, and they are invaluable tools for promoting public understanding of contemporary issues such as water availability, immigration, free trade, mining, ranching and agribusiness, the defense industry, cultural diversity, and urban development and revitalization.
Eligibility Criteria
Applications will be reviewed based on the following criteria:
- Outstanding contributions or extraordinary efforts to interpret and disseminate Arizona history.
- Demonstrated enrichment of a community (as defined by the applicant).
- Serves as a role model for the preservation of Arizona history.
- Number of years worked in the field of Arizona history.
- Preservation of previously untold Arizona history or engagement with an underserved audience.
For more information, visit Arizona Historical Society.