The Association for Gravestone Studies - The Oakley Certificate of Merit

THE OAKLEY CERTIFICATE OF MERIT
NOMINATION APPLICATION

Background on The Association for Gravestone Studies (AGS)
The AGS, a non-profit Association, was founded in 1977 for the purpose of furthering the study and preservation of gravemarkers of all periods and styles. Through its publications, conferences, workshops, and exhibits AGS promotes the study of gravestones from historical and artistic perspectives, expands public awareness of the significance of historic gravemarkers and cemeteries, and encourages individuals and groups that have similar interests.

AGS members include amateurs and professionals as well as public and private groups active in the fields of history, genealogy, anthropology, art history, religion, folk art, commemorative art, and historic preservation.

Mission Statement: The mission of AGS is to foster appreciation of the cultural significance of gravestones and burying grounds through their study and preservation.

About the Oakley Award

The Oakley Award is presented from time to time by the AGS Board of Trustees to individuals and groups that have helped to advance the mission of the Association. Named for long-time board members Rosalee and Fred Oakley, the Certificate of Merit is designed to honor those whose work in the field of gravestone studies may have gone unnoticed or is worthy of recognition by AGS. The award consists of a certificate presented by the Board of Trustees as well as a gift of a book to the honoree's local library in their name and that of AGS. Whenever possible the award presentation will be made by a local AGS member. Each year's recipients will have their names printed in the annual conference book. In addition they will be acknowledged at a reception held in their honor at the conference.

Award Considerations

The work can be in any area or combination of areas, such as gravestone carver attribution, gravestone conservation, gravestone art, gravestone geology, exhibits relating to gravestones and computer programming for gravestone study; also the historical, archaeological, or religions significance of gravestones. Other acceptable subject areas are the iconography, poetry, language, and lettering on gravestones. The work may be in many forms, such as research, writing, taping photography, interpretive editing, organizational leadership, legislation, financial assistance, and teaching.

Deadline
There is no deadline for nominations; they may be made at any time. Nominations are evaluated by the Awards and Recognition Committee as received. Those that the committee accepts are brought to the next scheduled meeting of the Board of Trustees for final approval.

Please mail or deliver submissions to:

Oakley Certificate of Merit Nominations
The Association for Gravestone Studies
278 Main Street, Suite 207
Greenfield, MA 01301

Submission Requirements
In addition to the Nomination Application Form, please include any of the following that may apply: Newspaper or Magazine articles; Photographs or Slides (in the case of preservation projects please include a detail of the methodology used as well as before and after photos); Videos; samples of Computer Programs; Testimonials as well as any other supporting evidence that would be helpful to the Awards Committee. All submitted material becomes the property of the AGS and will not be returned.

Nomination Application

THE OAKLEY CERTIFICATE OF MERIT NOMINATION APPLICATION
ASSOCIATION FOR GRAVESTONE STUDIES
(This form MUST accompany all nominations)

Nomination Type:
Organizational
Individual

Please fill out the corresponding Nominee Information (Individual or Organizational)

Individual Nominee Information

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Organizational Nominee Information

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Nominator Information

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Description of Achievement

Please describe the reasons for making the nomination. Included in the nomination, but not limited to, should be the following: How does the nominee's work or achievement reflect the AGS mission statement? How does this work or achievement benefit the community? What, if any, are the lasting contributions to the field of gravestone study and preservation made by the nominee?

Please describe or include any media coverage of the achievement.

If possible, please have the local Historical Society or Preservation Commission comment on the significance of the achievement. Please make sure that they include both the nominee and nominator's name.

Questions? Please email us at info@gravestonestudies.org

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Award Considerations

Deadline There is no deadline for nominations; they may be made at any time. Nominations are evaluated by the Awards and Recognition Committee as received. Those that the committee accepts are brought to the next scheduled meeting of the Board of Trustees for final approval.

Deadline
There is no deadline for nominations; they may be made at any time. Nominations are evaluated by the Awards and Recognition Committee as received. Those that the committee accepts are brought to the next scheduled meeting of the Board of Trustees for final approval.