2026 Bay State Legacy Award & Star Award Nominations

Thanks for your nomination! Our Awards Committee will review your entry, and we will be in touch soon.

I'd like to nominate someone for... (choose one)

The Bay State Legacy Award

An MHA STAR Award

An MHA Rising Star Award

Has your nominee been in the public history field for 10 years or less? (Reminder: this is a requirement to nominate someone for a Rising Star Award)

Yes

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Nominee

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In approximately 250 words please tell us how this individual has made an outstanding contribution to the interpretation and presentation of Massachusetts history. *

In approximately 250 words please tell us how this individual has made an outstanding contribution to the research and interpretation of, and increasing access to, the history of their community. *

In approximately 250 words please tell us how this individual has made an outstanding contribution to the research and interpretation of the history of their community, region, or the Commonwealth. *

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Local Media

Is there a local media outlet you'd like us to contact if this nominee receives an award?

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