Al Merito Awards | Arizona Historical Society

Al Merito Award

Fifty years ago, the Arizona Historical Society established the Al Merito Award to recognize those who have contributed significantly to preserving and promoting Arizona history. Named for the nineteenth-century award bestowed by a newly independent government of Mexico for meritorious service to the Republic, almerito literally translates to for merit. Today, the Arizona Historical Society’s highest honor acknowledges meritorious service for those who preserve and celebrate Arizona history.

Past Al Merito Award Recipients

Arizona Historical Society Al Merito Award Past Recipients

Al Merito nominations will be open from 5/15/23 to 6/15/23.

About the Al Merito Award

The Arizona Historical Society established the Al Merito Award in 1973 to recognize individuals and organizations who have made outstanding contributions and serve as role models for preserving Arizona’s rich history. This honor acknowledges meritorious service for those who preserve and celebrate Arizona history. Following a review of all nominations, the AHS Board of Directors selects one individual and one organization/group to receive the Al Merito Award annually.