Former state archivist Gregory Sanford recently received the Vermont Historical Society's President's Award in recognition of three decades of service preserving Vermont's history as Editor of State Papers and State Archivist, and for being the visionary behind the establishment of the Vermont State Archives and Records Administration.
In making the award presentation, VHS president, Laura Warren, noted Greg's many accomplishments, including receipt of the New England Archivist's Distinguished Service Award in 2002 and the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Center for Research on Vermont earlier this year. "His lifetime commitment to preserving Vermont's rich heritage earns him the distinction of being the 2012 Winner of the Vermont Historical Society's President's Award," she announced.
The Vermont Historical Society is a nonprofit organization that operates the Vermont History Museum in Montpelier, the Leahy Library and new Vermont Heritage Galleries in Barre, and programming throughout the state. Established in 1838, its purpose is to reach a broad audience through outstanding collections and statewide outreach. The Vermont Historical Society believes that an understanding of the past changes lives and builds better communities.