Nominees sought for historical society award

The Tuscarawas County Historical Society is looking for nominations for its annual Zeisberger Heckewelder Award. The award is given each year to up to four individuals and an organization that exemplify outstanding service to the citizens of Tuscarawas County or have enhanced a better understanding of the history of Tuscarawas County.

Nominees should be people or organizations that have performed services that have benefited the economic, social, moral and cultural life of the area; whose endeavors have brought merit to Tuscarawas County; or who have made outstanding contributions to the quality of life or the preservation of history in the area. According to the award guidelines, the nominee must be a resident of or be located in Tuscarawas County. Current public officeholders are not eligible.

The Tuscarawas County Historical Society first presented the award in 1981. The basis of the award is service to society and the county exemplifying the ideals of humanity, peace, God and love. Winners will be announced in April and the awards presented at the Tuscarawas County Historical Society’s annual Founders Day Banquet in May.

Nominations for the Zeisberger Heckewelder Award are being accepted until Feb. 1. Nominations must be made in writing and include the nominee’s name, address and phone number; the nominator’s name, address and phone number; a written explanation of why the nominee should be considered for the award; a list of any leadership roles the applicant has held in Tuscarawas County; and any supporting documents such as newspaper articles and letters of support for the nomination.

Nominations can be mailed to the society at TCHS, P.O. Box 462, New Philadelphia, OH 44663, or dropped off at the Tusc Kent Archives in Founders Hall on the campus of Kent State Tuscarawas during regular office hours Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 8 a.m. to noon.

For more information about the Zeisberger Heckewelder Award, call or email the Tuscarawas County Historical Society at 330-308-7494 or tuschs@tuschs.org. For a list of previous winners of the award, visit the website at tuschs.org.