Award for Preserving History's Future

Award for Preserving History's Future

Overview: This external award honors individuals and programs demonstrating extraordinary dedication to historic preservation, patriotic service, or historical education. Beginning in 2026, the award is presented at each Biennial Council.

Award Amount: $10,000 monetary award

Award Details:

Recipient receives deep gratitude and national recognition

Monetary award of $10,000 to designate and further their impact on history's future

Presented at NSCDA Biennial Council meetings

Eligibility:

Must NOT be an NSCDA member (for individuals)

Individuals who have demonstrated extraordinary dedication to:

- Historic preservation
- Patriotic service
- Historical education

Embodies NSCDA mission of protecting and celebrating national heritage

Nomination Requirements:

Nominations must be submitted by a Corporate Society

Nominee cannot be a member of the NSCDA

Nominations submitted by email

Recent Recipients:

Charles Halliwell Pringle Duell (2022) - for remarkable preservation efforts at Middleton Place in Charleston, SC

Funding: Supported by a generous gift from an anonymous Dame

Contact: Joy Daniels Schwartz, Award Chair

Email: gajoy44@gmail.com

Organization: National Society of the Colonial Dames of America (NSCDA)

Address: 2715 Q Street NW, Washington, D.C., 20007

Phone: 202-337-2288