Historic Southern Indiana

Historic Southern Indiana (HSI) is a heritage-based regional outreach program of the University of Southern Indiana. It seeks to identify, preserve, enhance, and promote the historic, natural, and recreational resources of the region for the benefit of visitors and citizens.

Judy and the late Governor Frank O’Bannon embody the mission and goals of Historic Southern Indiana in their commitment to, and love of, the distinctive heritage of southern Indiana. Their belief in the identification, preservation and promotion of those things that make communities special is especially evident in their support of programs benefiting youth.

In their honor, Historic Southern Indiana will recognize persons who epitomize the values that the O’Bannons worked for all of their adult lives.

Criteria for the Award:
This will be awarded to an individual who has become an exemplary model of community education in such activities as community heritage, heritage/cultural tourism, historic preservation, and historical interpretation in the Historic Southern Indiana region. Supporting materials could include, for example, how the individual was able to obtain community support for projects, what sort of curriculum development or training materials were developed, and how preservation and interpretation projects benefited their intended audience. The recipient’s achievements will reflect the overall mission of HSI as well as the special interests of the O'Bannons.

Eligibility:
The award is open for people in paid positions as well as volunteers whose programs enrich the lives of young people age 18 or less. It is not limited to those who work in the schools. Nominees must reside in the Historic Southern Indiana region—the twenty-six counties of the southern part of the state. These extend from Knox, Daviess, Martin, Lawrence, Jackson, Ripley, Jennings and Dearborn counties southward to the Ohio River.

Schedule:
Nominations will be solicited in the spring. Interested persons may nominate themselves. A panel of judges will select the recipient by September 1. The award will be presented at the Annual Meeting of Historic Southern Indiana in the early fall.

Judges:
A representative panel of judges will be selected by the HSI Executive Committee.

Award:
A $1,000 cash prize, a plaque, recognition at the Annual Meeting of Historic Southern Indiana, an article highlighting the achievements of the recipient in the Historic Southern Indiana newsletter, and a news release featuring the recipient’s achievements.

Nomination Form

Nominator:
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	Position
	Address
	Telephone
	E-mail
Nominee:
	Name
	Position
	Address
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Brief description of occupation or volunteer activity that encouraged this nomination:________________________________________

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Attachment. In one page or less, describe how the nominee has become qualified for this award. (See criteria on page 1.) You may also attach such visual documentation as a photograph, a newspaper or magazine clipping, a videotape or DVD, a brochure, or a teaching unit. (No more than 5 pages total for attachments.) Maximum consideration will be given those nominations that describe the results of the projects/programs performed by the nominee. If you have any questions, call (812) 465-7014.

Send completed nomination form and attachments before July 11, 2008 to:

Historic Southern Indiana
Attention: Jane Reynolds
University of Southern Indiana
8600 University Boulevard
Evansville, IN 47712

8600 University Boulevard - Evansville, IN 47712-3596 - 812/464-8600

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