September 1, 2026

2026 Board Award for Extraordinary Service!

The NCPH Board has honored Kristine Navarro-McElhaney with the 2026 Award for Extraordinary Service!

This award is only given when the board seeks to recognize publicly an individual who has made transformational contributions to the work of NCPH. Kristine’s exceptional leadership and service to NCPH over more than a decade has been defined by careful financial stewardship, enthusiastic promotion of public history, and an unwavering commitment to inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility and characterized by unparalleled kindness and uplifting. Join us in congratulating Kristine!

To view the full announcement, visit https://ncph.org/about/awards/board-of-directors-award-for-extraordinary-service/.

The award will be presented at the awards breakfast held September 19 during the 2026 Joint NCPH-AASLH Conference in Providence, Rhode Island.