Historical Commission Agenda and Packet 2023 09 20

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Louisville Historical Commission Pioneer Award Revised by the Louisville Historical Commission Sept. 20, 2023 1. Introduction: 1.1 The Louisville Historical Commission presents the Pioneer Award to a person or persons, or to an organization at the annual Chamber of Commerce Banquet to be held each year. 1.2 At least one representative from the Historical Commission attends the banquet to make the official presentation. 1.3 The presentation speech is typically written so that it may be included in the next issue of The Louisville Historian. 2. Qualifications for the Award: 2.1 The recipient should be a person or persons or an organization who, through his/her or their business and personal activities, is recognized within the Louisville community as an active or previously active contributor to the ongoing or past successes and welfare of the community. 2.2 As the Louisville Historical Museum is committed to collecting, preserving, and sharing a full range and diversity of experiences in our community, these values should be expressed with this award. 2.3 The award is given in recognition of the past achievements in spirit and time in promoting the interests and future of the City of Louisville through his/her or their personal service to the community and its residents. 2.4 The Pioneer Award may be presented as a posthumous award, in which case it will be presented to the recipient's family. 2.5 The Pioneer Award may be presented to a living person. 3. Procedures for the Award: 3.1 Anyone may nominate an individual, business, or organization for the Pioneer Award.