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Nomination Period Now Open for Loudoun History Awards

The deadline for submissions is October 6, 2025.

Post Date:07/28/2025 2:28 PM
Leesburg, VA (July 28, 2025) – The Thomas Balch Library Advisory Commission is seeking nominations for the 33rd annual Loudoun History Awards. 

The awards honor individuals who have made a significant contribution to preserving Loudoun’s past through collection of county documents and memorabilia, preservation of historic landmarks, visual arts, writing, or long-term involvement in local history organizations.  

Letters of nomination should include a statement elaborating the nominee’s accomplishments. Newspaper articles, program announcements, publications, or other supporting information that provides evidence of the nominee’s accomplishments may be included. Contact information for the nominee and nominator must accompany the nomination. 

Nominations can be emailed to Library Director Laura Christiansen at lchristiansen@leesburgva.gov or by mail:

Thomas Balch Library 
Attn: Library Director Laura Christiansen
208 West Market Street 
Leesburg, VA 20176

The deadline for nominations is Monday October 6. The awards ceremony will be held at the Thomas Balch Library on Sunday, November 2. 

Media Contact:
Leah Kosin
Assistant Public Information Officer
pio@leesburgva.gov
703-771-2781

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