The Washington Conservation Guild announces the
Sidney S. Williston Memorial Fund for Emerging Professionals
2023–2024 Season
The Williston Fund supports all of WCG’s Emerging Professional members by providing activities such as lab tours, social events, networking, and workshops. In addition, the Guild awards five recipients with:
- Free WCG professional organization membership
- Reduced registration fees for all WCG sponsored workshops and events
- Reimbursement for membership to the American Institute for Conservation (AIC)
Award recipients are given first priority to present their work at the Emerging Professionals meeting in April 2024, asked to volunteer at the Safety and Cultural Heritage Summit on
27 October 2023, and asked to write meeting summaries for publication on the WCG website. These are great opportunities for emerging conservators to network with area professionals and learn more about our field.
Williston Fund applications are open to all Emerging Professionals in the DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia area including students, recent graduates, volunteers, interns, and fellows. Priority will be given to those who have not previously been awarded the Williston Fund, although repeat applicants are encouraged to apply.
Questions? Contact EPC@washingtonconservationguild.org.
Applications are due by 5:00 PM EST on Monday, September 25th, 2023.
Award recipients will be announced via email and at the virtual October 5th meeting.
2023/2024 WCG season memberships are $35 for professionals, $25 for renewing emerging professionals, and free to emerging professionals who are entering their first season as a WCG member.
Join or renew at www.washingtonconservationguild.org/membership.
For more information about this meeting or WCG, please visit www.washingtonconservationguild.org. Our meetings are public, and pictures may appear on WCG’s website and social media accounts.
