Annual Awards . . .

Burning of the Valleys Military Association

The Margarite Syfert-Hines Memorial Award

Margarite Syfert-Hines (wife of Steve Hines) was involved in living history at Ft. Stanwix National Monument before joining the 4th Tryon County Militia in 1982. She brought with her an extensive knowledge of 18th century culture. Though no stranger to muskets and cannon, Margarite chose to make her greatest contribution to living history in the field of the non-combatants that supported the military. Among the many skills that she possessed was an in-depth knowledge of textile and clothing production, and 18th century food ways. Margarite was always eager to share her knowledge with young and old, re-enactor and public alike. The list of people she tutored in some way or another is too numerous to list.

The Civilian Award was created in 1993 to honor the person that strives to live up to the ideals that Margarite personified. This is a non-combatant that understands that the work they do might not always put them in the forefront, but without them, the soldiers and the army could not stay in the field.

Recipient for 2003: Christine Frederick

Previous recipients:

2002	Kristin Gitler
2001	Laura Spickerman
2000	Anne Clothier
1999	Shari Yaddaw
1998	Laura Sawyer
1997	Shari Yaddaw
1996	Jennifer Richard-Morrow
1995	Cathy Levee
1994	Amy Crannell
1993	Judy Sherman

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