AASLH, 1985
For interpretation and preservation of local and regional history
Mass. House of Reps.
Citation, 1989
For African Heritage Exhibit
Mass. Secretary of State
Citation, 1989
For African Heritage Exhibit
Mass. State Senate
Citation, 1993
For preserving textile heritage
President Clinton, 1994
Letter of Appreciation
AASLH, 1995
For interpretation and preservation
of local and regional history
Maritime Int’l, 1995
Appreciation for community enrichment through local history
Mass. State Senate
Citation, 1993
for preserving textile heritage
Commonwealth Award, 1997
For excellence in illuminating/celebrating history of SE Mass.
City of New Bedford, 1997
Official Resolution recognizing Advancement in Education, etc.
Providence GAA, 1999
1st Place, Printing Excellence for Portuguese Spinner
PGAA, 2000
1st Place, Printing Excellence for Out of the Earth
PGAA, 2000
2nd Place, Printing Excellence for Lincoln Park Remembered
IP Book Awards, 2000
Cookbooks Finalist,
Out of the Earth
PMA Benjamin
Franklin Award, 2001
Finalist in Autobiography
IP Book Awards, 2006
Finalist, Multicultural Nonfiction,
The Other Islanders
New Bedford Preservation Society,
Elm Award, 2007
For portraying region’s history and historical work at New Bedford Fire Museum
Sarah R. Delano
Preservation Award, 2008
For archiving photographs of
New Bedford Fire Museum
George C. Perkins
President’s Award (WHALE), 2009
For outstanding interpretation of historical character of New Bedford
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