May 20, 2020 — Arlington, Virginia.
The National Genealogical Society (NGS) awarded its prestigious 2020 President’s Citation to Ric Murphy in recognition of his outstanding service and significant contributions to the Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society and to the field of genealogy. The President’s Citation is one of NGS’s highest honors, presented to individuals whose work has made a meaningful and lasting impact on genealogical research, education, and historical scholarship.
The NGS Awards Program recognizes excellence, scholarship, and achievement in genealogy, history, biography, and heraldry, honoring individuals and organizations whose contributions advance the understanding and preservation of family history.
About the National Genealogical Society
Founded in Washington, D.C., in 1903, the National Genealogical Society is the nation’s oldest and one of its most respected genealogical organizations. Throughout its more than 120-year history, NGS has been a pioneering force in genealogical research and education. It was the first national genealogical organization in the United States, published the first national genealogical journal, and played a key role in the creation of the Board for Certification of Genealogists (BCG).