Citizen Historian Award
Celebrating Those Who Keep History Alive
The Carlton County Citizen Historian Award is a new joint endeavor recognizing the important role community members play in preserving and sharing local history. By encouraging curiosity, storytelling, and engagement with the past, the award celebrates how history can bring people together and strengthen our communities.
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Each year, the award will feature one of three rotating categories, recognizing different ways people help create connection and cohesion through local history.
2026 Award Category: History Sparks
The History Sparks award recognizes Carlton County residents who help spark curiosity about the people and places in our community. This may include people who teach local history, create writing, art, or media about local history, or share historical stories with neighbors, family, and friends.
The Award
One awardee will be selected each year to receive a $500 cash prize. The recipient will be announced at a public awards ceremony.
Submit a Nomination
All Carlton County residents age 12 and older are eligible to be nominated. Do you know someone who loves history, gathers stories, preserves community memories, or inspires others to learn about the past? Consider nominating them!
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Help us recognize someone making a difference through local history. Complete the nomination form below to tell us about your nominee and why they deserve recognition.​ 2026 nominations close December 3. The selected awardee will receive notice by December 10.
Every community has people who keep its history alive.
Help us recognize them.