Local photographer Chuck Chin, who died suddenly on Jan. 20, 2024, will be honoured posthumously with the 2025 Jeanne Clarke Local History Service Award for his work to promote and preserve the history of Prince George.
This award is presented by the Prince George Public Library board.
Chin was well-loved by his community and known for his cheery smile, kindness and extraordinary talent for capturing the best of Prince George through his photography.
For more than 18 years he shared thousands of images on social media, celebrating the people of Prince George at community events and its beautiful natural surroundings.
A selection of Chin’s photography will be on display at the Bob Harkins Branch of the Prince George Public Library from Feb. 3 to 28. Visitors are encouraged to view his iconic work, leave messages in a guestbook, and reflect on his impact on the community.
The 40th annual Jeanne Clarke Local History Awards will take place Sunday, Feb. 23 from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Prince George Civic Centre.
Along with Chin’s service award there is also an award presented for outstanding contributions to local history in the publication category.
The finalists for this year’s publication award are:
- Gold in the Mountains: Stories of Prospecting & Mining in the Rosswood and Kitsumkalum Lake Region of British Columbia, compiled by The Terrace Regional Historical Society.
- Lha yudit'ih We Always Find a Way: Bringing the Tŝilhqot'in Title Case Home, by Lorraine Weir with Chief Roger William.
- The Wild Horses of the Chilcotin: Their History and Future, by Wayne McCrory.
- Gumboot Guys: Nautical Adventures on British Columbia's North Coast, edited by Lou Allison; compiled by Jane Wilde.
- Sleeping With Horses: a Twenty-Year Collection of Horse Packing Stories Through B.C.'s Remote Wilderness, Gold Mines and Grizzly Years, by Joyce Helweg.
- The City of Rainbows: a Colourful History of Prince Rupert, by Blair Mirau.
- Always on Call: Adventures in Nursing, Ranching, and Rural Living, by Marion McKinnon Crook.
- Reflections: Interviews of School District #57 (Prince George) Retired Educators, edited by Kris Nellis.
Seating is limited and general admission. Light refreshments will be served. Please register to attend using the webform or RSVP by Feb. 14 to [email protected] or 250-563-9251 ext. 120.
The Jeanne Clarke Local History Award was established by the Library Board in 1985, in memory of former library board chair Jeanne Clarke to recognize individuals or groups for outstanding contributions in the preservation and promotion of local and regional history.
For further information on the Jeanne Clarke Awards, including past winners and nominated publications visit www.pgpl.ca/content/local-history.
