Lamar Awards for Excellence

About the Awards

Named for Clara Pendleton Lamar, remarkable Georgia Dame and longtime national officer of the NSCDA, the Lamar Awards recognize outstanding corporate society projects and programs in our three mission areas: museum properties, historical activities, and patriotic service. The goal of the prestigious Lamar Awards is to bring together our members from across the country to share projects, inspire one another, and reach new heights.

Qualifications

Projects are judged on the following criteria:

• Success in supporting our mission
• Ability to engage NSCDA's members
• Ability to educate the public about historic preservation and Colonial history
• Potential for replication in other locations
• Overall accomplishments