The Tennessee Historical Commission is accepting nominations for its Certificate of Merit Awards, which honor individuals or groups that work to preserve Tennessee’s heritage. The deadline for submissions is Dec. 31.
The Tennessee Historical Commission Awards program began in 1975. Certificates of Merit are presented annually to individuals, groups, agencies or organizations that have made significant contributions to the study and preservation of Tennessee’s heritage during the 12 months prior to the application deadline. Award recipients will be honored at an awards ceremony in May.
Applications may be requested by contacting Angela Miller at 615 532-1550 or Angela.Miller@tn.gov.
The Tennessee Historical Commission will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2019. The agency serves as the State Historic Preservation Office. The office is located at 2941 Lebanon Pike in Nashville.
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Source: Tennessee Historical Commission