In D. Joshua Taylor’s presentation, “The Power of Family History: Why Studying Your Past Matters,” during the 24-hour History for Ukraine fundraising event, he said, “Everyone has a story, and every story matters.” Most genealogists will agree and most have many stories to share.
If you have a story about your ancestors in Nova Scotia that you want to share and you’ve been looking for incentive to put it down on paper, the Genealogical Association of Nova Scotia‘s writing competition may be the just the push you need.
The association is looking for unpublished genealogical essays about Nova Scotia for its annual Susan A. Hill Writing Competition, created for aspiring genealogist writers.
The competition is open to members and non-members, as well as residents and non-residents of Nova Scotia.
Manuscripts of 1,500 to 2,000-word lengths, with appropriate source references and citations, must be submitted by May 31, 2022.
The winner will receive a $250 prize, and the winning essay will be published in the summer issue of the Nova Scotia Genealogist journal.
The competition is named for Susan Ann Hill (1959-2014) as a tribute to her dedication and leadership in service to genealogy in Nova Scotia.
Ms. Hill was an avid genealogy enthusiast who conducted her research in Cumberland County for nearly 30 years. She served on the board of the Cumberland County Genealogical Society and the Amherst Township Historical Society.
Submissions and inquiries about the competition should be sent to info@novascotiaancestors.ca.
