The Tennessee Historical Commission has begun accepting nominations for its Certificate of Merit Awards.
Certificates of Merit have been presented annually to individuals, groups, agencies or organizations that have made significant contributions to the study and preservation of Tennessee's heritage during the 12 months prior to the application deadline.
The deadline for submissions has been set for December 31. Award recipients will be honored in 2016.
To make a nomination, please contact the Tennessee Historical Commission and request an application. The commission can be reached by calling (615) 532-1550.