Awards
2007
Certificate of Excellence
History Shapes Art: Naperville Through the Youthful Eye Exhibit
Illinois State Historical SocietyAward of Superior Achievement
Heritage Hall of Honor Invitation and Program
Illinois State Historical SocietyAward of Superior Achievement
Planning for the Future - 2005 Annual Report
Illinois State Historical SocietyAward of Superior Achievement
Treasures Magazine - 2006 Issues
Illinois State Historical SocietyAward of Superior Achievement
2007 Calendar of Events
Illinois State Historical SocietyAmerican Inhouse Design Award
Naper Settlement Development Department Treasures Magazine 2006 Editions
Graphic Design USA
2006
Certificate of Excellence
Naper Settlement's new magazine: "Treasures"Publicity Club of Chicago
Silver Winner
Planning for the Future, Non-Traditional Annual ReportMerComm, Inc., International Academy of Communications Arts and Sciences
Platinum
Ads/Advertising Campaign Category: "Advertising Campaign"
MarCom Creative Awards
Gold
Annual Report/Non-Profit:"Non-Profit Annual Report"
MarCom Creative Awards
Honorable Mention
Marketing/Promotion/Campaign/Other: "Recognition Campaign"
MarCom Creative Award
2005
Award of Superior Achievement
The Illinois State Historical Society
The Naper Settlement Web Site Development
Certificate of Excellence
The Illinois State Historical Society
Naper Settlement's Exhibit, "People and Places: Matie Egermann's World Doll Collection"
Award of Excellence
The Illinois Association of Museums
The Naper Settlement Web Site Improvement Project
Award of Merit
The Illinois Association of Museums
Naper Settlement's Exhibit, "People and Places: Matie Egermann's World Doll Collection"
Gold Winner
Naper Settlement's "Promotional Marketing Campaign"MarCom Creative Awards
Honorable Mention
Naper Settlement/Naperville Heritage Society "Meeting New Challenges" Annual ReportMarCom Creative Awards
Award of Superior Achievement
The Lure of Fishing ExhibiThe Illinois State Historical Society
Preservation Award
The Victorian Society in America
Martin Mitchell Mansion and Carriage House Restoration
2004
Superior Achievement Award
Illinois Association of Museums
Martin Mitchell Mansion and Carriage House Restoration
25 Years of Membership
Naper Settlement
Naperville Area Chamber of CommerceRichard H. Driehaus Foundation Preservation Award
Martin Mitchell Mansion and Carriage House Restoration
Landmarks Preservation Council of IllinoisAward of Merit
Martin Mitchell Mansion and Carriage House Restoration
American Association for State and Local HistoryAward of Merit
History Connection
American Association for State and Local History
2003
Notable Not for Profit Annual Award for Business Excellence (AABE)
Naper Settlement
The Business LedgerNot for Profit of the Year
Naper Settlement
Naperville Chamber of CommerceLarge Institution of the Year
Naper Settlement
Illinois Association of MuseumsAward of Superior Achievement
History Connection
The Illinois State Historical SocietyAward of Superior Achievement
Trading in Time: Bartering and Buying in the 1880s computer interactive
The Illinois State Historical Society
2002
Accreditation
Naper Settlement
American Association of MuseumsCertificate of Commendation
"Brushstrokes of the Past... Naperville's Story" exhibit
American Association for State and Local HistorySuperior Achievement
"Brushstrokes of the Past... Naperville's Story" exhibit
Illinois State Historical SocietySuperior Achievement
"Brushstrokes of the Past... Naperville's Story" exhibit
Illinois Association of MuseumsSuperior Achievement
"History Connection" hands-on interactive exhibit
Illinois Association of MuseumsSuperior Achievement
Naperville Walking Tours
Illinois State Historical Society
2001
Superior Achievement
Audio Tour
Illinois Association of Museums
2000
Award of Excellence
Naper Settlement: A Living History of Northern Illinois
Illinois Association of Museums
1999
Award of Excellence
Site-Wide Signage Program
Illinois Association of MuseumsAward of Merit
Naper Settlement - A 19th Century Village video
Illinois Association of MuseumsLibrary of Congress Local Legacies
Naper Settlement - A 19th Century Village
Judy Biggert, Member, U.S. House of RepresentativesAward of Merit
"Naper Settlement: A 19th Century Village" visitors guide publication
Illinois Association of MuseumsSuperior Achievement
Fourth Grade Living History Program
Illinois State Historical Society
1998
Superior Achievement
Pre-Emption House Visitors Orientation Center
Illinois Association of MuseumsGovernor's Hometown Award 2nd Place
Pre-Emption House Visitor Center
State of Illinois
1997
Governor's Award
"Explore Past Lives" Magazine Ad
Illinois Governor's Council on TourismRAMP ARTS Award
Naper Settlement
Mayor's Advisory Commission on Persons with Disabilities
1996
Superior Achievement
Century Memorial Chapel Stained Glass Window Restoration
Illinois State Historical SocietyGovernor's Hometown Award 3rd Place
Junior Interpreter Program Revised
State of Illinois
1995
Superior Achievement
Civil War Days School Project
Illinois Association of Museums
1992
Honorable Mention
Naper Settlement Internship Program
Congress of Illinois Historical Societies and Museums
1991
Superior Achievement
"The Underground Railroad in Northern Illinois" Junior High program
Congress of Illinois Historical Societies and Museums
1990
Award of Merit
Capital Campaign Collateral Materials
American Association of Museums, Museum Publications CompetitionSuperior Achievement
Naper Settlement Campaign Literature
Congress of Illinois Historical Societies and MuseumsHonorable Mention
"Needles & Threads, Bricks & Mortar: A Patchwork of our Town" exhibit
Congress of Illinois Historical Societies and Museums
1989
Superior Achievement
"Museum Spotlight" collaboration
Congress of Illinois Historical Societies and MuseumsCertificate of Excellence
The Stonecarvers' Training Program
Congress of Illinois Historical Societies and MuseumsSuperior Achievement
The Junior Interpreters' Program
Congress of Illinois Historical Societies and Museums
1988
Honorable Mention
"Plough Shares" newsletter
Congress of Illinois Historical Societies and MuseumsSuperior Achievement
Naper Settlement Brochure and Calendar of Events
Congress of Illinois Historical Societies and MuseumsSuperior Achievement
"Map Making and Town Development" 3rd grade program
Congress of Illinois Historical Societies and MuseumsCertificate of Excellence
"Illinois, Ho!" Kindergarten program
Congress of Illinois Historical Societies and MuseumsSuperior Achievement
Note Cards and Postcards Reproduced from Lester Schrader Historical Paintings
Congress of Illinois Historical Societies and Museums
1986
Honorable Mention
Litter Control at Naper Settlement
Congress of Illinois Historical Societies and MuseumsCertificate of Excellence
"Families Remembering: Stories, Traditions and Treasurers" exhibit
Congress of Illinois Historical Societies and Museums
1985
Superior Achievement
Guide Manual for Naper Settlement
Congress of Illinois Historical Societies and Museums
1984
Governor's Home Town Awards Certificate of Recognition
Naper Settlement: In recognition of outstanding community achievement to make Illinois an ideal state in which to live, work and conduct business.
State of Illinois
1982
Orchid Award
Historic Awareness/Historic Preservation
American Institute of Architects, Northeast Illinois ChapterHonorable Mention
"Footsteps Through Old Naperville" walking tours
Congress of Illinois Historical Societies and MuseumsHonorable Mention
"Victorian Fancywork" exhibit
Congress of Illinois Historical Societies and Museums
1981
Honorable Mention
"Pre-Emption House" exhibit
Congress of Illinois Historical Societies and MuseumsHonorable Mention
Naper Settlement's publicity program
Congress of Illinois Historical Societies and Museums
1956
Award of Honor
Caroline Martin Mitchell Museum
DuPage County Historical Society
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