The Society for History in the Federal Government (SHFG) invites
nominations for the 2006 John Wesley Powell Prize. This award alternates
annually in recognizing excellence in the fields of historic preservation
and historical display. Entries for Historic Display will be considered for
the 2006 award.

The  award  for  historical  display  is given for any form of interpretive
historical  presentation  including,  but  not limited to, museum exhibits,
historical  films,  multi-media  displays,  or living history programs. The
Powell Prize is given to either an individual or to principal collaborators
for  a  single  effort  completed  in  the  calendar  years  2005-2006. The
nominated  activity  should  demonstrate:  (1) exemplary practices that can
serve  as  models  for future federal activities in historical display, (2)
significant  value in furthering history in the federal government, and (3)
excellence   and   thoroughness  of  historical  research  and  appropriate
application of historical research to the activity.

Any   agency   of   the   federal   government   may   submit  nominations.
Nongovernmental  organizations,  including  federal contractors, may submit
nominations for activities carried out on behalf of the federal government.
The  winner  will  be  announced  in spring 2007, and invited to accept the
award at the SHFG annual meeting in Washington, DC.

All nominations must include the following information:
·     Name of the nominated project or activity.
·     Contact person(s) name, address, and telephone number.
·     Name of the nominator if different from the contact person, address,
and telephone number.
·     A one thousand word or less description of the project or activity,
including discussion of its scope and purpose and names of any co-sponsors.
·     Supporting visual materials appropriately labeled and clearly
depicting key aspects of the nominated activity (see the SHFG webpage at
www.shfg.org for more details).

Where  to  Submit  Entries  and  Deadline:   Please submit one copy of each
nomination to each of the three committee members by November 15, 2006. All
submitted  material  becomes the property of the Society for History in the
Federal Government.
1.    Beth M. Boland, 6726 Kennedy Lane, Falls Church, VA, 22042
2.    Marilyn Nichels, 216 Eldrid Drive, Silver Spring, MD, 20904
3.    David Waltrop, National Reconnaissance Office, Att: Office of
Policy/CSNR, 14675 Lee Road, Chantilly, VA 20151

For  additional information on criteria and eligibility, please consult the
Society  for  History  in  the  Federal Government webpage at www.shfg.org.
Additional  questions  can  be  directed  to  the Powell Award Chair, David
Waltrop, at [log in to unmask]