Federation Of Family History Societies

FFHS Awards

 

The Federation currently makes two awards to its member societies, both of which are presented at the Federation General Meeting in the Autumn.

The Elizabeth Simpson Award for the Journal
making the Best Contribution to Family History

The Elizabeth Simpson Award was first introduced in 1979 and is awarded annually to the society whose journal has made the best contribution to family history during the preceding twelve months. Judging takes place in the first half of the year and the results are announced at the Federation General Meeting in the Autumn. The winning society is awarded a trophy which they may hold for one calendar year and also receives a certificate.

Sponsorship for this event is currently provided by Family History Monthly magazine. The winning society receives a £100 cheque and the winning editor a year’s magazine subscription.

For details of winners and how to enter see the Best Journal pages.

The Best Website Award

The Federation organises an annual award to the member society with the best web site, in recognition of the growing importance of this media. The first award was made in June 2001 and sponsorship for this event is kindly provided each year by ABM Publishing who present a £100 cheque to the winning society.

The winner and runners-up, together with those societies that have been Highly Commended or Commended, can display a "virtual award" emblem on their web sites, with a link to the FFHS page announcing the award.

For details of winners and how to enter see the Best Website pages.