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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>SOA Members,<o:p></o:p></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Celebrate Archives Month by Honoring the Accomplishments of an<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Ohio Archival Institution</b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The Ohio Historical Records Advisory Board Achievement Award recognizes significant accomplishments in preserving and improving access to historical records, in any format, by an Ohio archival institution.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">All Ohio institutions responsible for archival records that provide public access to at least a portion of their collections are eligible. Eligible accomplishments include recent special projects or on-going programs that:<o:p></o:p></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">build significant collections<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">implement successful preservation strategies<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">enhance access to archives<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">develop effective digitization programs<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Preference will be given to projects or programs that can be adapted for use by other institutions.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Because the award recognizes institutional achievements, individuals are not eligible. Departments employing members of OHRAB are not eligible, but other departments in their institutions are eligible.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Nominating letters should be no longer than two pages, 12-pt, single spaced, describing the institution’s program/project along with its goals, accomplishments, and significance. Each must include the nominee’s institutional name along
with a contact person’s name, mailing and email addresses, and phone number.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Send nominations via email or U.S. mail to:<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Tina Ratcliff<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">County Records & Information Manager<br>
Montgomery County Records Center & Archives<br>
117 South Main Street <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">P.O. Box 972<br>
Dayton, OH 45422<br>
937.496.6932 <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="mailto:ratclifft@mcohio.org">ratclifft@mcohio.org</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Nominations must be received by November 12, 2021.</b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Self-nominations are encouraged.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Questions? Contact Tina Ratcliff at <a href="mailto:ratclifft@mcohio.org">
ratclifft@mcohio.org</a> or 937.496.6932<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Tina S. Ratcliff<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">OHRAB Awards Committee Chair<o:p></o:p></p>
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