The Washington State Genealogical Society
recognizes Shirley Dodson for her outstanding efforts to preserve and share records of Stevens County. She has worked diligently and tirelessly for over 20 years to extract, transcribe and index local records to make them easier to research. Newspapers, courthouse records, school records, local histories, etc., all have come under her scrutiny. Thanks to her dedication, the NeWGS databases are approaching 400,000 entries.  This has been a team effort but Shirley’s early foresight and imagination got the project rolling and has kept it going. Many people all over the world have benefited from her dedication to sharing local history.
Presented at WSGS Conference September 2009

The Washington State Genealogical Society
recognizes Sue Witham for her outstanding effort to index local funeral home records; thereby simplifying research for the Northeast Washington Genealogical Society research team.  She has extracted almost 9,000 handwritten records for Colville and Chewelah.  Sue has been an active member of NeWGS for many years, serving as Treasurer since 1997. Her contributions are greatly appreciated not only by NeWGS but by the many people who seek information on their ancestors who died in Stevens County.
Presented at WSGS Conference September 2009

The Washington State Genealogical Society
recognizes Doris (Kilcup) Winskie of Chewelah, Washington, for outstanding service to NeWGS.  She has served as Treasurer (1989-1993) and President (1993-1995), and, since 1996, is currently the Editor of the Society’s quarterly. Under her leadership, “Pioneer Branches” has become an award-winning publication. Besides coordinating what goes into the quarterly, she is constantly on the lookout for local records to include, and also sees that it gets printed and distributed. Doris also teaches beginners classes, fills in as instructor as needed for our Computer Interest Group, and spends many hours helping people with their research, especially as pertains to the Chewelah area. Her dedication to the Society is very much appreciated.
Presented at WSGS Conference September 2009

The Washington State Genealogical Society
recognizes Roger W. May of Colville, Washington, for outstanding efforts in the preservation of important records of genealogical value to the Northeast Washington Genealogical Society and other researchers interested in the families of Washington State.
(Civil War Veterans Buried in Stevens County)
Presented at WSGS Conference May 2008

FGS Delegate
Sally Thomas presents award to Shirley December 2007

The Washington State Genealogical Society
recognizes Susan Gallyon Dechant for
exceptional and consistent support of the goals and operation of
the Northeast Washington Genealogical Society
Presented at WSGS Conference April 2006

Lethene Parks, a member of the Society since 1990, served two terms in the capacity of President and one term as Vice President. She also served as our Society Librarian for many years, wrote articles for our quarterly, and did an outstanding job wearing the hat of Teacher. Her expertise in so many areas of genealogical research and her willingness to share it, has benefited all of our members through the years.  Since her move to the coast in 2004, she has been greatly missed!  An occasional visit perks us up, though!!

Susan Dechant ( left), award winner for 2001, presenting 2002 award to Shirley Dodson

In recognition of her outstanding contribution to and leadership of the Northeast Washington Genealogical Society. She was the founding president and has served the organization in a variety of capacities for the past twenty years. She started the computer Interest Group and serves as the society's webmaster.

President Lethene Parks
(on the right) presenting award to Susan Dechant