Awards

Congratulations to the CCPH Award winners of 2016!

David Byrd Award of Meritorious Performance

Bill George, Nimbus Films

Sacramento Modern

Award of Distinction

Preservation Sacramento

James C. Williams Award for Outstanding Service

A.C.W Bethel

The CCPH Awards Program recognizes those in the Public History field doing extraordinary work!

We are currently accepting nominations for the following awards:

David Byrd Certificate of Meritorious Performance & Promise

Given to an individual, organization, or agency accomplishing an outstanding contribution to the promotion of history.

Award of Distinction

Granted to an individual, organization, or agency accomplishing long-term outstanding contributions, lifetime achievements, or dedication of career duties to promote history.

James C. Williams Award for Outstanding Service

A special commendation given to an individual, organization, or agency member of CCPH demonstrating professional excellence and long-term commitment to this organization.

To submit a nomination for any of these awards, complete the Awards Nomination Form. Submit the form via email to or mail it to the CCPH office address listed on the form.

Completed nomination forms must be received by September 2017!

Past Award Winners

2014

City of Norco Historic Preservation Commission - Certificate of Meritorious Performance

Lake Norconian Club Foundation - Certificate of Meritorious Performance

2013

Jim DeMersman - Certificate of Meritorious Performance

Carolyn Swift - Award of Distinction

2012

George Thelen - Certificate of Meritorious Performance

Joseph Carotenuti - Certificate of Meritorious Performance

Meta Bunse - James C. Williams Award for Outstanding Service

2011

Idyllwild Area Historical Society - Certificate of Meritorious Performance

Marin History Museum - Certificate of Meritorious Performance

Larry Burgess - Award of Distinction

Paul Spitzzeri - James C. Williams Award for Outstanding Service

2010

Dorene Clement - Award of Distinction

Sharon Marovich - Award of Distinction

Rand Herbert - James C. Williams Award for Outstanding Service

2009

Kent Seavey - Award of Distinction

Mike Magliari - Award of Distinction

Dick Orsi - James C. Williams Award for Outstanding Service

Find the remaining list of award winners here.

Awards

The CCPH Awards Program recognizes those in the Public History field doing extraordinary work!

We are currently accepting nominations for the following awards:

David Byrd Certificate of Meritorious Performance & Promise

Given to an individual, organization, or agency accomplishing an outstanding contribution to the promotion of history.

Award of Distinction

Granted to an individual, organization, or agency accomplishing long-term outstanding contributions, lifetime achievements, or dedication of career duties to promote history.

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James C. Williams Award for Outstanding Service

A special commendation given to an individual, organization, or agency member of CCPH demonstrating professional excellence and long-term commitment to this organization.

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To submit a nomination for any of these awards, complete the Awards Nomination Form. Submit the form via email to ccph@csus.edu or mail it to the CCPH office address listed on the form.

Completed nomination forms must be received by September 2017!

To submit a nomination for any of these awards, complete the Awards Nomination Form. Submit the form via email to or mail it to the CCPH office address listed on the form.