SFA Award of Excellence

 
 
The Society of Florida Archivists Award of Excellence recognizes outstanding contributions to the preservation of Florida’s documentary heritage.  Any person, institution, or exemplary program that has provided noteworthy leadership in the field, promoted excellence through outstanding achievements, or contributed significantly to the betterment of the profession may be considered for the award.  Nominees are considered annually for this award.  Examples of areas in which significant contributions might be recognized include, but are not limited to:

·    Promotion of the identification and preservation of Florida’s archival and manuscript heritage.

·    Implementation of noteworthy management innovations, conservation, or collection
      development programs.

·    Encouragement of use and knowledge of archival holdings through a specific program.

·    Promotion of professional education.

·    Exemplary public programming efforts.

·    Proven leadership in professional associations at state, regional, and/or national levels.

·    Contributions to the Society in leadership or noteworthy committee work.

·    Additions to the professional literature.
 
 
 Calls for Award Nominations will be made by the Awards Chair several months prior to the 2012 Annual Meeting.
 
 
 

Since the establishment of the SFA Award of Excellence the following individuals and institutions have been recognized:

 

                       1989: Jim Berberich  (Florida Bureau of Archives and Records Management)

                       1990: Gerard Clark (Florida Bureau of Archives and Records Management) 

                       1991 (No award presented)

                       1992: Susan McDonald (Florida State Archives)

                       1993: Carla Kemp (University of Florida)

                       1994: No Award Presented

                       1995: Carl Van Ness (University of Florida)

                       1996: Hal Hubener (Florida State Archives)

                       1997: Betty Arnall

                       1998: Burt Altman (Florida State University)

                       1999: City of Hollywood, Records and Archives Division

                       2000: Joan P. Morris (State Archives of Florida)

                       2001: No award presented

                       2002: Gordon Winslow (Miami Clerk of Courts)

                       2003: Esperanza De Varona (University of Miami)

                       2004: Thomas B. Mack (Citrus County Historical Society)

                       2005: Florida Memory Project (State Archives of Florida)

                       2006: Sam Boldrick (Miami Dade Public Library)

                       2007: Florida Center for Library Automation

                               Carla Summers (University of Central Florida)

                       2008: Mary M. Flekke (Florida Southern College)

                                Maria R. Estorino (University of Miami)
                       2009: Dorothy "Dottie" Patterson (Delray Beach Historical Society)
                       2010: Gertrude Laframboise (Rollins College)
                       2011: John Nemmers (University of Florida)