Sidney S. Williston Memorial Fund
award applications are open for
Emerging Professionals during the 2024–2025 Season
The Williston Fund supports all of WCG’s Emerging Professional members by providing networking opportunities through social activities, lab tours, workshops, and more. 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 and are 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.
Questions? Contact EPC@washingtonconservationguild.org.
Applications are due by 5:00 PM EST on Sunday, 22 September 2024.
Award recipients will be notified via email and announced at the in-person October 3rd meeting, which will be hosted at Oak Hill Cemetery.
2024/2025 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 the Williston Fund or WCG, please visit www.washingtonconservationguild.org
