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APG is pleased to announce the creation of the Kenyatta D. Berry African American Research Scholarship, which recognizes an aspiring professional with a significant interest in developing a career in African American genealogy. The scholarship is named for former APG President Kenyatta D. Berry, in recognition of her extensive contributions in the field of genealogy, especially African American genealogy and enslaved ancestral research.

Applicants wishing to be considered for the inaugural scholarship must complete an application by 10 July 2023 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern. For scholarship criteria, eligibility, details on the selection process, and to view the online application, visit https://www.apgen.org/cpages/awards-kenyatta-berry-african-american-research-scholarship. 

The scholarship is open to both APG members and non-members and will be presented at the APG Professional Management Conference (PMC). The scholarship includes one registration for the PMC and reimbursement of up to $1,000 USD for hotel and travel expenses when attending the PMC in person. The scholarship recipient will be notified in advance.

Whether you are just beginning your career or if you are a seasoned professional, the program at the 2023 Professional Management Conference (PMC) has content that will help you “Refresh, Reset, Refine Your Genealogy Career.”  Registration is now open! View the in-person and virtual program details and pricing information at https://www.apgen.org/cpages/2023-professional-management-conference.

Join professional genealogists from all over the world in Salt Lake City from 19-21 October (and virtually on Whova) for this year’s PMC. The conference will open on Thursday morning with a welcome from APG President Annette Burke Lyttle, followed by our keynote address “Reset, Refresh, Refine...and Smell the Roses” delivered by Judy G. Russell, JD, CG, CGL. Known by many as “The Legal Genealogist,” Judy is a genealogist with a law degree and an educator who provides expert guidance through the murky territory where law and family history intersect. Judy will share her inspiring story of resetting and refining her genealogy career many times over – and why it is so important to stop and smell the roses.

PMC presentation sessions will be 75 minutes each — a 60-minute presentation allowing in-depth exploration of topics, followed by a 15-minute question-and-answer period. Closed captioning will be available for virtual presentations.

Three in-person workshops will take a deep dive into practical topics: Planning a Year's Worth of Social Media Content in One Workshop, with Carly Lane Morgan, J.D.; Planning for Profit, with Rhonda Lauritzen; and Crafting Compelling Genealogy Presentations with Cathie Sherwood. Workshops are an additional fee and space is limited.