The Canadian Railroad Historical Association is inviting nominations for its Annual Awards. The results of the past awards have been featured in the pages of Canadian Rail, C.R.H.A. Communications, the Divisions’ newsletters as well as in other rail publications.

Many excellent articles about Canadian railways have appeared in publications. Several books have been published in recent years, all of which should be considered for Awards. Important preservation activities have been undertaken as well, all of which the Canadian Railroad Historical Association, with the help of your nominations, wishes to acknowledge by these Annual Awards. Your participation is earnestly requested.

The calibre of the selections made over the past several years has been impressive. Your nominations and help are appreciated by the Awards Committee who thanks you for the interest shown in taking the time required to prepare nominations.

Nominations will be accepted from C.R.H.A. members and any other persons interested in Canadian railway history.

Recipients receive a certificate from the Association to acknowledge their contributions to preserving Canada's railway heritage.

THE AWARDS CATEGORIES ARE:

1. Lifetime achievement award:

To a person for a significant contribution over a period of years.

2. Article award:
a)for an article published in Canadian Rail or other C.R.H.A. Division newsletter.
b)for an article published in any other periodical or magazine.

3. Book award:

For a book published in the Award year or the previous year.

4. Preservation award:
To a person or a group of people, for an outstanding preservation or restoration activity in the Award year.

5. Multi-Media award:
For a Video / Film / DVD on railway related subject or for a Website on a railway related subject.