It is a goal of the Pensacola Historical Society to foster an appreciation for local history and the use of primary resources to explore and document issues and themes that have shaped this community's story from the time of the Native Americans through the present. The Pensacola Historical Society is proud to present the Mary and Holliday Veal History Award for outstanding historical research to students in the Pensacola area.

Mary and Holliday Veal History Award

Judging Criteria for the Veal Award:

1. Projects should examine a topic on Pensacola history.
2. Projects in all categories will be considered for awards.
3. Student should use primary resources as part of bibliographic references.
4. Student should understand and demonstrate how their project relates to the chosen National History Day theme.
5. Presentation of topic should be clear and concise.
6. Majority of work should be done by the student.

In the event there are no History Day projects that examine Pensacola history, regional and Florida history topics will be considered for the Mary and Holliday Veal History Award.

Representatives of the Pensacola Historical Society and the Veal Endowment will act as judges for this award. Students may be interviewed by the panel during judging.

Award winners will be asked to participate in a Membership Meeting of the Pensacola Historical Society in which they may share their project and research with the membership.

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Do not know where to start? Pensacola's chronological history is on exhibit in the Pensacola Historical Museum. Come explore our Permanent Galleries for inspiration on a topic.

Working on your History Fair project? Need a topic of Pensacola history to tie into the Florida History Fair theme? Our Resource Center is the place to learn about Pensacola's vast history. Jacki Wilson, our Curator of Research and Collections, can help you in your quest for primary sources. Research is free to students. For more information, call 434.5455 or email Jacki Wilson.

To learn more see Florida History Fair for more information about Florida's participation in National History Day.