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Wyoming State Historical Society
Best of the World Wide Web
From time-to-time the Internet sub-committee of the Wyoming State Historical Society Publications Committee awards organizations or persons the WSHS Best of the WEB award. The award is given to those that present history-related topics on the World Wide Web. Awards may be given to historical societies, museums, genealogical or archaeological societies, groups interested in historic preservation, or classrooms who have a presence on the World Wide Web.

The following web sites exemplify excellence in content:

	American Memory from the Library of Congress American Memory is a gateway to rich primary source materials relating to the history and culture of the United States. The site offers more than 7 million digital items from more than 100 historical collections. Produced by the National Digital Library Program (NDLP) at the Library of Congress. http://memory.loc.gov/
	GoWYLD! Guide to Wyoming History Wyoming's portal to knowledge and learning brought to you by Wyoming Librarians. Includes access to online databases, research help, internet guides and Wyoming libraries. With links to Wyoming business, education, employment, local government, history, statistics and Wyoming information for children. http://gowyld.net/
	National Trust for Historic Preservation The National Trust for Historic Preservation provides leadership, education and advocacy to save America's diverse historic places and revitalize our communities. The NTHP, chartered by Congress in 1949, is a nonprofit organization with more than 275,000 members. The site features historic preservation news and information, old house fix-up tips, exciting historic travel destinations, and more. http://www.nationaltrust.org/
	Oregon-California Trails Association A national nonprofit organization dedicated to the preservation and enjoyment of the trans Mississippi emigrant trails.Their site deals with the westward emigrant trails of the 19th Century, i.e., the Oregon Trail, the California Trail, the Mormon Trail, and the experience of the westward emigrants. http://octa-trails.org/

Criteria considered by the Internet sub-committee to determine which web sites qualify for the WSHS Best of the WEB award include: accessibility; speed and bandwidth sensitivity; quality; navigation; legality; graphic design; aesthetics; layout; content; purpose; information process; written expression; detail; originality; innovation; creativity; technology; distinctiveness; vision; professionalism; values; ethics; focus; advanced components; and overall site effectiveness.

If you would like to nominate a web site for the WSHS Best of the WEB award please contact us.

Awards received by the WYSHS.ORG web site:

In May of 2004 the Wyoming State Historical Society Web Site was cited in The Infography, and awarded "The Infography Award of Excellence" as one of the most excellent sources of information about the subject of Wyoming History. This reference tool enables a student, librarian, or teacher to identify superlative sources of information about a subject of inquiry, viewed through the lens of expert opinion. The subject specialists who select the citations published in The Infography are professors, librarians, and other scholars who know the literature about their subjects of expertise, who know which information sources are seminal for research.
"...This is truly an honor for your online resource, because it has been selected for citation by an expert who is a specialist about this subject. Based upon this independent scholar's recommendation, we at Fields of Knowledge are proud to refer students and librarians to the information you have made available to the learning public..."
-Howard Chesshire, Fields of Knowledge

In 2003, ANNUAL SERVICE AWARDS were given to two WSHS Members for Outstanding Service: DR. MIKE JORDING, Newcastle, for producing and maintaining the Society's website, answering and directing inquiries to applicable Society chairperson, as well as to the State Archives and American Heritage Center. He also provided Society material to be included in the new Western Trails website. Mike also serves as the President of the Wyoming Historical Foundation.
ROLF ANDERSON, Aurora, Colorado, for development, production, and maintenance of the Society's website. His computer skills have been instrumental in the continual upgrades of information, as well as giving it the professional look that it presents today. All of his services on the Society's behalf are donated.

In March, 2002, wyshs.org was presented with the "Great Historical Site Award" from USA2076.com. This site was launched January 2000 to be a mini-time capsule and calendar of events for the 2076 American Tricentennial. In leading up to the various celebrations, this site provides historical links to events past that will be remembered (like time capsules) during the Tricentennial festivities.

"Wyoming's Hometown Magazine and Worldwide Wyoming Visitor's Guide" The Wyoming Companion awarded wyshs.org thier first "Best of the West Site Award" in May, 2001. Their site displays the history, scenic beauty, accommodations, western arts, and events in Wyoming and includes Cowboy Poetry and Rodeo features.

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