Since 2003, the Washington State Genealogical Society has recognized over 600 outstanding volunteers and teams, nominated by their local society or genealogical organization for their service and dedication. These volunteers are the backbone of their local society, giving their time and expertise, to the organization and the field of genealogy. In the coming months, you will be introduced to each of the 2025 award recipients and learn why they received they received a WSGS Outstanding Volunteer and Team Award.

Today we’re introducing Bob and Micki McMath of Shelton, Washington who was selected by the Mason County Genealogical Society as its recipients of a WSGS Outstanding Volunteer Award.

Bob and Micki are new members of our society and the amount of work they have accomplished in just six months is astounding.  Not only have they contributed financially to our little group, but they have single-handedly taken on the scanning of a community member’s very large photo album, measuring two feet by one-and-one-half feet! The community member approached our society asking if we could digitize the album for her son as soon as possible, as she had a terminal condition. The project was just too daunting for the rest of us, but Bob and Micki graciously invited the lady into their home where they set up two scanning stations and worked tirelessly with her each week, four-hour sessions at a time, to make headway on this massive project.

For more information on the WSGS Outstanding Volunteer Award program, visit the Recognition page of the WSGS website or contact Info@wasgs.org. Please type “Volunteer Award” in the subject line.