Awards
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.
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!
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