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 Cecelia Rogers of Seattle, Washington who was selected by the Seattle Genealogical Society as its recipients of a WSGS Outstanding Volunteer Award.

Cecellia has served SGS as our Director of Education since June 2021. She was effective in growing our online educational offerings, including seminars, monthly education programs, and special interest groups (SIGs). She increased the number of SIG offerings, adding the Pacific Northwest, Eastern European, Mexican, Publishing, Artificial Intelligence, Ancestry and Organizational SIGs. To encourage program collaboration between SIG leaders, Ceil initiated a quarterly Educational Program Consortium.

Ceil has also overseen the initiation of several four-week courses for Beginning Genealogy, DNA for Beginners and Organizing for Genealogy. Her participant tracking system has allowed the society to evaluate its offerings. As she exits her role as director of education, Ceil will continue to support our society as Zoom administrator.

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