The Virginia V. Hamilton Award honors contributions to Alabama history that promote an appreciation of and better understanding of Alabama history among the general public. The award is named in honor of preeminent Alabama historian Dr. Virginia Van der Veer Hamilton.

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Electronic nomination packets should include the following:

1. Letter of nomination (not to exceed two pages) that outlines the nominee’s accomplishments;

2. Supporting materials and documentation of accomplishments (not to exceed 10 pages);

3. Letters of support (not to exceed five). 

Nominations packets should be emailed as a single PDF file to Veronica Henderson at veronica.henderson@aamu.edu.