“To encourage and recognize our youth as the next generation of family historians.”
Deadline for submissions is 15 December, annually.
“To encourage and recognize our youth as the next generation of family historians.”
Deadline for submissions is 15 December, annually.
The Rubincam Youth Writing Competition was established in 1986 to honor Milton Rubincam, CG, FASG, FNGS, for his many years of service to the National Genealogical Society and to the field of genealogy. These awards encourage and recognize our youth as the next generation of family historians.
The awards may be given annually to a student in either the junior category (grades 6-8) or senior category (grades 9-12) for an appropriately prepared genealogy. Up to two honorable mentions (runners-up) may also be named in each category. The awards are announced and presented at the annual NGS Banquet at the annual NGS Family History Conference. If the winners are not present, award presentations may be made at another agreed-upon time.
Senior
High school students in grades 9–12 at the time of submission. The award winner receives a $500 cash prize, a plaque, and a one-year NGS membership (non-print). Presentation details of the winning submission may appear in NGS Magazine. (This was the only category in the Rubincam Youth Writing Competition until 2007.)
Junior
Middle school students in grades 6–8 at the time of submission. The award winner receives a $250 cash prize, a plaque, and a one-year NGS membership (non-print). Presentation details of the winning submission may appear in NGS Magazine. (This category was established in 2007.)
STUDENTS
SUBMISSIONS
The following downloadable PDF files detail submission requirements for both the Senior and the Junior categories of the Rubincam Youth Writing Competition.
Senior Rubincam Youth Writing Competition Submission Requirements (PDF 817KB) >
Junior Rubincam Youth Writing Competition Submission Requirements (PDF 634KB) >
Deadline for submissions is 15 December, annually.
Senior Rubincam Youth Writing Competition Submissions Online Form | Junior Rubincam Youth Writing Competition Submissions Online Form |
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Senior Application Form (Online Application) > | Junior Application Form (Online Application) > |
Note: Email contact information is required for all submissions.
AWARD YEAR | SENIOR RUBINCAM YOUTH WRITING COMPETITION | JUNIOR RUBINCAM YOUTH WRITING COMPETITION |
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2022 | Julian Ananyev | Maverick C. Marsh |
2021 | Wren Marsh | Asa Marsh |
2020 | Jason DiRusso | Andrea Bergamaschi |
2019 | Adriana Sela | Andre Galistinos |
2018 | Ryan Bobo, Meridian, Idaho | no winner |
2017 | Ryan Patrick Day | Katie Cowart |
2016 | Jane M. Wilkey | Amelia Dogan |
2015 | Erin Rose O’Hara | Adam Wickham |
2014 | Rachel Hattok | no winner |
2013 | Andrew Staton | no winner |
2012 | Nathan Thomas Wheeler | Oliver Patterson |
2011 | Matthew Dalton Lauderback | no winner |
2009 | Thomas Adams | no winner |
2003 | D. Joshua Taylor | no winner |
2002 | Matthew Clayton Mitchell | no winner |
2001 | Scott David Seidler | no winner |