PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Dean Stone, Blount County
For his ongoing commitment to the preservation and promotion of local history as editor of The Daily Times (Maryville) and for excellence displayed in his recent book, Snapshots of Blount County History, a collection of photographs, anecdotes, and articles.
 
AWARD OF EXCELLENCE IN HISTORIC PRESERVATION
Linda and Pete Claussen, Knox County
For the restoration of the historic Park House, one of the oldest surviving structures in Knoxville, and for preserving its historic form and integrity with careful attention to detail, thus ensuring that an architectural treasure remains functional and accessible to future generations.
 
PRESERVATION AWARDS
Family Pride Corporation, Loudon County
For his preservation of historic structures in Loudon County, particularly the Carmichael Inn and the Orme-Wilson storehouse, and making these buildings available for public use in such a way as to respect and emphasize their historic place and value within the local community.
 
Englewood Textile Museum
Community Action Group of Englewood, McMinn County
For the restoration of the Little White House, a community landmark in Englewood, as part of an ongoing mission to reclaim and celebrate Englewood’s heritage as a southern textile mill town.
 
RESEARCH EXCELLENCE AWARD
Tennessee Department of Transportation, Davidson County
Robbie D. Jones, Davidson County
For sponsoring and writing “The Henley Street Bridge: History of an East Tennessee Landmark,” a report including images, drawings, photographs, and background information on the Henley Street Bridge, as well as urban development of Knoxville.
 
SPECIAL AWARD OF DISTINCTION
Green McAdoo Cultural Center and Museum, Anderson County
For the establishment of the Green McAdoo Cultural Center, dedicated to interpreting through a museum and an award-winning documentary the story of the “Clinton 12” and their role in the national and local Civil Rights struggle.
 
SPECIAL AWARD OF EXCELLENCE
Howard H. Baker Jr. Center for Public Policy, Knox County
For planning, coordinating, and hosting a special two-day conference, “The United States and Great Britain: The Legacy of Churchill’s Atlantic Alliance,” highlighting the special relationship between the United States and Great Britain during the twentieth century and emphasizing the historical significance of this decisive trans-Atlantic friendship.
 
PROFESSIONAL LIFETIME ACHI EVEMENT
AWARD FOR PRESERVATION
Kristopher Kendrick, Knox County
For his pioneer efforts in the preservation and revitalization of important buildings and structures in Knoxville, honoring the city’s rich architectural heritage, and creating a visible and permanent link between past, present, and future generations.
 
TEACHING EXCELLENCE AWARD
Doug Lafollette, Greene County
For instilling in his students a love of history through teaching, a history club, and especially through his guidance, leadership, and support of the National History Day program at Mosheim Middle School.
 
HISTORY IN THE MEDIA AWARD
Steve Barrett, Hamilton County
For the publication in the Chattanooga Times/Free Press of a regular series of condensed articles from the Chattanooga Regional Historical Journal, highlighting the diverse history and heritage of Chattanooga and the surrounding region.
 
AWARDS OF DISTINCTION
Smoky Mountain Convention & Visitors Bureau, Blount County
For excellence and a leadership role in planning and coordinating the “Winter Heritage Festival” in Townsend, celebrating the human history and heritage of Blount County and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
 
Lewis, King, Krieg and Waldrop, PC, Knox County
For excellence in the promotion and support of “Knoxville: Reflections in Time,” an exhibit of historic photographs highlighting for visitors to McGhee Tyson Airport a view of the rich heritage and history of Knoxville and the region.  
 
The University of Tennessee Press, Knox County
Appalachian Center for Studies and Services, Washington County
For excellence in the publication of Encyclopedia of Appalachia, an outstanding and comprehensive resource for the entire Appalachian region.
 
Alix Dempster, Knox County
Patricia Brake, Knox County
For dedicated efforts to preserve and honor the memory of earlier East Tennesseans through the annual “Hunt for History,” a living history program depicting the lives and times of selected individuals buried in Old Gray Cemetery.
 
Bill Akins, McMinn County
Kenneth Langley, McMinn County
For research and writing of the book Torn Apart: McMinn County Tennessee during the Civil War, an account of the conflict and its devastating effect on the people of McMinn County.
 
Samme and Marvin Templin, McMinn County
For their efforts in locating, gathering, and transcribing the records of McMinn County funeral home into a five-volume publication entitled Death Certificates of McMinn County, Tennessee, thus creating a permanent and accessible source for these vital historical records.
 
Emily Sells, Overton County
For “Josephine’s Journal,” a series of columns appearing in The Overton County News, chronicling the history and people of her community and preserving that important heritage for present and future generations.
 
Margaret and George Holley, Washington County
For their ongoing commitment to the history of the region through driving tours, publications, a local museum, and support of various organizations and societies.  
 
Jon Ruetz, Washington County
For writing, directing, and producing The Wataugans, an outdoor drama interpreting the historical significance of Sycamore Shoals, the contribution of the Watauga settlers to the development of our state and nation, and their role in the important Revolutionary War Battle of Kings Mountain.
 
AWARDS OF COMMENDATION
Julie B. Wiest, Knox County
For the publication of We Were There, a collection of oral histories from veterans of World War II comprising firsthand accounts of their wartime experiences. 
 
Steve Row, Greenville, North Carolina
For a series of articles appearing in The Tennessean and City View magazine and highlighting historic sites and activities throughout East Tennessee.
 
Mary C. Hodge Halsey, Knox County
For the publication of Golden Memories of Rule High School, focusing on the teachers, coaches, principals, and students who attended the school.   
 
Alan Bridwell, Washington County
For creating and maintaining the Johnson’s Depot website, an online collection of photographs, articles, and other information that honor the history of Johnson City.