Pioneer Award 2008

The Quad City Heritage League is establishing an annual award to recognize an individual who has made contributions of lasting significance toward the promotion and preservation of the Quad Cities' rich heritage.

Through his/her activities, the nominee shall have contributed one or all of the following:

• Increased awareness and appreciation for local or community history

• Promoted interest in the history of the community and continues to generate enthusiasm

• Provided long-term preservation of the community's history

• Encouraged collaboration and support from a cross-section of individuals and groups in the community

Recognition: The award recipient will be recognized at the QCHL's annual meeting.

Selection Process: A committee of the Quad City Heritage League Board of Directors will review the submissions. The committee selects the finalists, and the Board of Directors will name the winner.

Members of the Board of Directors are not eligible for nomination during their terms on the board.

The deadline for nominations is September 15, 2008. Nominations must be submitted using the form from the QC Heritage League website: www.qcheritageleague.com and mailed to:

Quad City Heritage League

PO Box 414

Davenport, IA 52805-0414

For more information, contact Roger Hynes, QCHL President at 884-5404 or roger.hynes@palmer.edu or Eunice Schlichting, Award Committee Chair at 324-1043 ext. 223 or schlichting@putnam.org.