This honor recognizes the legacy of Mary Doering and others like her who recognize the values of artistic, historical, and socially significant objects of dress and appearance. These artifact guardians take on the charge of giving extant objects special care and consideration, and work to preserve them. Each nomination requires a sponsor, or several people serving as co-sponsors; the nominating sponsor must be a member of the Costume Society of America. To nominate a candidate, sponsors must contact the potential nominee and secure his or her consent to be nominated. Then, by October 15, 2024, sponsors must submit an...