2008 Illinois History Expo Awards

Superior, Excellent and Good ribbons are awarded to all papers and projects entered in the Regional History Fairs and the Illinonis History Expo.

Illinois College Scholarships are awarded to two high school students who write the best research papers on the Civil War and Illinois.

The Governor's Award is given to the school judged to have accomplished the most to advance the study of Illinois and local history both in the classroom and the community.

Research and Writing Awards are given to 14 papers published in Illinois History magazine during the school year.

Abraham Lincoln Association Awards will be given at the Illinois History Expo. One $500.00 award for the best research paper on Abraham Lincoln. One $500.00 award for the best media project on Lincoln.

Illinois Association of Museums, Illinois Society Colonel Dames, Illinois State Organization National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, Illinois Press Association, Illinois Education Association, and the Ernst Ott German History Prize also sponsor prizes at the Illinois History Expo.