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North Dakota Person of History Award

The North Dakota Person of History Award recognizes those individuals who have had a prominent role in the history of North Dakota.

Eligibility:
Eligible nominees must be deceased at least 10 years.

Nominations will be evaluated on the following criteria:

Made lasting or significant contributions to the growth, development, and progress of North Dakota or the social well-being of its citizens
Achieved acclaim or prominence in their chosen fields of endeavor
Had a profound effect upon the history of North Dakota or the lives of its people
Overall contributions to the history of North Dakota

Nomination Contact Form (pdf)
Narrative of the biography, contributions, and overall significance of the nominee (not to exceed three typed, double-spaced pages)
Any additional biographical material about the nominee, including a photograph or illustration, if available
Copies of articles and reviews either by or about the nominee
Letters of support
Other information that gives the committee an understanding of the scope and significance of the nominee's significance overall to North Dakota history

Awards are reviewed by a committee appointed by the Director of the State Historical Society of North Dakota (SHSND). Presentations of all awards are made annually each fall at the Governor's Conference on North Dakota History. All materials submitted to the awards program become the property of SHSND, may be used by SHSND in promoting the awards program, and will not be returned.

Due Date:
Nomination packets must be delivered or postmarked by 5 p.m. on the second Friday of July. Entries delivered or mailed after this date may be held for consideration the following year. Send five copies of all materials to: Local History Awards;State Historical Society of North Dakota; 612 East Boulevard Avenue; Bismarck,ND 58505. If you are submitting an electronic copy, all individual files should be compiled into a single PDF document.

For more information about the Local History Award program, contact 701.328.2666 or history@nd.gov. Visit the State Historical Society of North Dakota's website at history.nd.gov.

Past Recipients

Year Honored

Ruth Meiers

2020

Lydia Sage-Chase

2019

Maxi'diwiac (Buffalo Bird Woman)

2012

Dr. Wilson Morrow Laird

2012

Martin (Old Dog) Cross

2010

Milton Ruben Young

2010

Linda Warfel Slaughter

2007

George F. Will

2001

Oscar H. Will

2001

Berta E. Baker

1989

Burleigh F. Spalding

1987

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