The Hall of Fame Award
The Hall of Fame Award is designed to recognize an individual who is known for exceptional contributions to the preservation of the history and culture of the Mesilla Valley. The contribution should be of a substantial nature and be evidenced by enduring and observable worth to the Doņa Ana County Historical Society and the community at large. The person being recognized can be living or dead....Selection should be guided by the strict adherence to the preservation, history and cultural aspects of the award description. It is not mandatory that an awardee be chosen each year.
The Heritage Award
The Heritage Award was "established to be given to a person or persons whose actions or deeds have contributed to the historical or cultural heritage of Doņa Ana County and who is (are) not an avocational or professional historian."
The Old Timer's Award
The Old Timer's Award recognizes a cherished object, natural phenomenon, or cultural tradition prominent in Mesilla Valley heritage. Selection should be confined to that which deserves public attention and that which would otherwise escape recognition as an important part of the physical character of this region. Persons are excluded. It is not mandatory that the award be given each year.
Pasajero del Camino Real Award
This award honors an author or authors of a significant historical publication about events, persons, places or issues in Doņa Ana County or the nearby area. An author who has previously received this award will be eligible to receive it again for another work.
The Gemoets Prize
This award identifies the author of the "Outstanding Article" in the current Southern New Mexico Historical review and is named after SNMHR's founders and lon-time supporters, Doris and Martin Gemoets. It could also be awarded to an individual who made a contribution to the development and continuance of the review or to the outstanding article in the review as determined by the Editor.
Katherine D. Stoes Prize
This award was established by the officers of DACHS in 2003 to recognize outstanding writing or historical editing in the current issue of the Southern New Mexico Historical Review.
The Hiram Hadley Prize
This award was established by the officers of DACHS in 2003 to recognize the best article on pioneer history in the current issue of the Southern New Mexico Historical Review.
Architectural Awards
Building Adhering to Regional Architecture
This award recognizes a building built in recent times that follows the historical architectural style characteristic of New Mexico and the Southwest. Residential and commercial/industrial buildings in Doņa Ana County are eligible and owners may also nominate.
Building Worthy of Preservation
This award is given to recognize a building in Doņa Ana County that is distinguished by its age and historical character, its historical significance, or that represents historical architectural character. The purpose of this award is to encourage an owner to preserve the uniqueness of the building. Residential and commercial/industrial building in Doņa Ana County are eligible and owners may also nominate.
Noteworthy Restoration
This award recognizes a restoration of an historic building in Doņa Ana County, not necessarily adhering to strict preservation standards.