JCHS Awards Received
The quality, expertise, and care that is incorporated into this small organization’s exhibits and projects is exemplified by the numerous awards received over the years.
2022 Institutional Special Achievement Award for Pollinator Habitat and ADA area at Heritage Rocks Park by PA Museums
2020 Institutional Special Achievement Award for the Stones N’ Bones Exhibit by PA Museums
2018 S.K. Stevens Memorial Award to Jefferson County History Center for: Scripture Rocks Heritage Park by PA Museums
2018 Community Initiative Award to Jefferson County Historical Society for: Partnering with North Fork Chapter 29, Society Pennsylvania Archaeology: “Archaeology-related outreach, education and volunteerism in our local and regional community” by PA State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO), Pennsylvania Historic Museum Commission
2018 Jefferson Award for Public Service through Volunteerism to Carole A. Briggs
2017 Institutional Special Achievement Award for Scripture Rocks Heritage Park by PA Museums
2017 Individual Special Achievement Award to Kenneth Burkett, Executive Director, Jefferson County History Center, for: Scripture Rocks Heritage Park by PA Museums
2017 President’s Cup Award to Jefferson County Historical Society for: Scripture Rocks Heritage Park by the Brookville Area Chamber of Commerce
2017 Award of Merit to Jefferson County Historical Society for: Scripture Rocks Heritage Park by the American Association for State and Local History (AASLH)
2016 Scripture Rocks Heritage Park Grand Opening, Jefferson County Historical Society Dedication by PHMC President and Exec Director of Heinz History Center, and PA Deputy Secretary for Marketing, Tourism and Film, Director of PA Lumber Heritage Region, Senator Scarnati, Representative Dush, Jefferson County Commissioners
2016 Scripture Rocks Heritage Park, Jefferson County History Center was designated as “1 of the Top 10 places to visit in Pennsylvania” by uncoveringpa.com
2015 Award of Merit to Brian Fritz and Kenneth Burkett, Jefferson County Historical Society for: The Scripture Rocks: Why Douglas Stahlman Carved His Legacy in Stone, 2014 by the American Association for State and Local History (AASLH)
2011 Award of Merit to Jefferson County Historical Society for the exhibit: Living on the Land Exhibit by the American Association for State and Local History (AASLH)
2011 S.K. Stevens Memorial Award for Living on the Land Exhibit by PA Museums Special Achievement Awards
2010 Award of Merit to Jefferson County Historical Society for: Living on the Land Exhibit by PA Federation of Museums and Historical Organizations
2009 S.K. Stevens Memorial Award: JCHS and North Fork CH.29, Society Pennsylvania Archaeology for: Native American Lifeways in Western Pennsylvania Exhibit by PA Federation of Museums and Historical Organizations
2008 Initiative Award for Community Involvement: Presented to Carole A. Briggs by Preservation Pennsylvania
2008 Award of Merit: JCHS and North Fork CH29, Society for Pennsylvania Archaeology for: Native American Lifeways in Western Pennsylvania Exhibit by American Association for State and Local History (AASLH)
2007 Honorable Mention: JCHS and North Fork CH29, Society for Pennsylvania Archaeology for: Native American Lifeways in Western Pennsylvania Exhibit by PA Federation of Museums & Historical Organizations
1983 Award of Merit to Jefferson County Historical & Genealogical Society for: Jefferson County Pennsylvania History 1982 (displayed as a mini-window exhibit) by the Pennsylvania Federation of Historical Societies
1980 Award of Merit to Jefferson County Historical & Genealogical Society for: Mini-Window Exhibits at Brady Craig Jefferson County Historical Museum by Pennsylvania Federation of Historical Societies
Awards Presented by JCHS
Each year, JCHS recognizes groups or individuals who have significantly furthered the mission of the historical society through their efforts to preserve and or make available in some unique way the history of Jefferson County. Anyone is welcome to submit a recommendation for any of the awards by contacting JCHS and providing a brief summary of the nominee’s contribution.
JCHS Lifetime Achievement Award
Lifetime Achievement Award is given to a member or members in recognition of extended service and significant contributions to the success of the Jefferson County Historical Society.
- 2022 E.M. “Jack” & Jean Parker
- 2021 Bill & Vada McCracken
Volunteer of the Year Award
Volunteer of the Year Award is given to a member or non-member in recognition of their volunteer service on multiple projects in support of the success of JCHS.
Arthur Altman Award
Presented annually in recognition of a JCHS member who has contributed to preserving the history in Jefferson County.
- 2022 Art & Jo Schrecongost
- 2021 Vickie Storey
- 2020 Carole Briggs
- 2018 Austin Fields
- 2017 Mary Puskarich
- 2016 Ron Luckenbill
- 2015 Betty Elza
- 2014 Bowdish Volunteers
- 2013 Judy Brady
- 2012 Dr. Paul Harvey
- 2011 Louisa Striver
- 2010 Wrayanne L. Clapie
- 2009 Randy Bartley
- 2008 Joan Matson
- 2007 William Gilbert
- 2006 Russell Harriger
- 2005 Jack & Jean Parker
- 2004 David Taylor
- 2003 Jean Harriger
- 2002 James Sterrett
- 2001 Katherine Sandt Taylor
Kate M. Scott Award
Presented annually in recognition of any person or group who has contributed to preserving the history in Jefferson County.
- 2022 Dale Luthringer
- 2021 B.J. Pino
- 2020 Britt Isenberg
- 2019 George Miller
- 2018 Colleen Hummel
- 2017 Summerville Story Project
- 2016 Humphrey Land Trust (Jim Humphrey)
- 2015 Rob Keith
- 2014 Brian Fritz
- 2013 Dr. Todd Phannesteil
- 2012 John Hallman
- 2011 Shirley J. Sharp
- 2010 Agnes Songer
- 2009 Jefferson County Commissioners
- 2008 North Fork Chapter 29
- 2007 Harry Neuhard
- 2006 Tom Curry
- 2005 Ada Redin
- 2004 Eugene Deible
- 2003 Bill McCracken
- 2002 Laura Mae Baker
- 2001 Patricia Steele
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