ISHA recognizes outstanding achievement of its members with two special award programs.
Communication Awards
The Communication Awards program was established to provide recognition for excellence in publications by all member sports museums, halls of fame or sports heritage organizations, regardless of size or budget, based upon a competition evaluated by ISHA members and communications professionals.
The 2011 Communication Awards have been determined. The winners are recognized during the ISHA annual conference. To see the winners of the 2011 Communication Awards click here>>>
W. R. "Bill" Schroeder Distinguished Service Award
This award is presented periodically and is the highest honor presented by ISHA.
It is awarded for meritorious service to ISHA or to the sports museum industry. To be considered, individuals must have made a significant contribution of a lasting nature to the field of sports heritage. Nominees may be still actively involved or retired.
Karen Hewson named 2011 Schroeder Award winner
October 11, 2011 --Karen Hewson, currently the Managing Director of Membership and Heritage Services with Golf Canada, will receive the prestigious Schroeder Award during the association’s annual conference in Oakville.
A native of Whitby, Ont., Hewson earned a degree in Canadian History from York University and was later hired by Golf Canada in 1989 as a curator, archivist and librarian. STORY>>>
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