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Awards

Promoting and preserving our nation's complex history is a noble mission. Collective action can have a powerful impact, which is why we’re proud to honor outstanding programs and individuals who make noteworthy contributions to historic preservation, community engagement, and patriotic service. Explore our awards below.

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The Clarinda Pendleton Lamar Awards for Excellence

Named for Clarinda Pendleton Lamar, a remarkable Georgia Dame and longtime national officer of the NSCDA, this award recognizes outstanding corporate society projects and programs in our three mission areas: preservation, history education, and patriotic service. Learn More

The NSCDA Award for Preserving History’s Future

This external award honors individuals and programs in preservation, history education, and patriotic service that have been exemplary leaders in promoting our nation's history. Learn More

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The Virginia Stuart Cobb Award for Generosity and Purpose

Named for beloved Dame Virginia Stuart Cobb, this award acknowledges a chosen Dame for her leadership, philanthropy, generosity of spirit, vision for the future, and service to the NSCDA as well as to the greater community. Learn More