Awards Programs

Nathan Gold

Lifetime achievement award.

Founder’s Award

For outstanding achievement during the past year.

Award(s) of Merit

Presented by the President to person(s) deemed to have provided service to SPMC in the past year worthy of recognition.

Literary Awards

Outstanding Literary Awards and applicable honorable mentions for each of the following categories:

• U.S. Small Size Notes
• National Banknotes
• Confederate
• Obsolete Notes
• World
• Federal currency not recognized in the above categories.

Glen Jackson Award

For best article in any news media about proofs, vignettes, etc.

Wismer Award

Given to the author of the best new book. Other deserving authors may receive Awards of Merit.

Stephen R. Taylor Best in Show Award

Best overall exhibit at the Memphis

International Paper Money Show.

Two honorable mentions may also be awarded, as warranted.

Julian Blanchard Exhibit Award

For best exhibit at Memphis related to proofs, vignettes and/or specimens

Nathan Goldstein Top New Member Recruitment Award

Top new member recruiter.

Research Grants

• Wait award ($500 as is)
• Educational research award ($500 each up to 4/yr)