Margarite Syfert-Hines (wife of Steve Hines) was involved in living history at Ft. Stanwix National Monument before joining the 4th Tryon County Militia in 1982. She brought with her an extensive knowledge of 18th century culture. Though no stranger to muskets and cannon, Margarite chose to make her greatest contribution to living history in the field of the non-combatants that supported the military. Among the many skills that she possessed was an in-depth knowledge of textile and clothing production, and 18th century food ways. Margarite was always eager to share her knowledge with young and old, re-enactor and public alike. The list of people she tutored in some way or another is too numerous to list. The Civilian Award was created in 1993 to honor the person that strives to live up to the ideals that Margarite personified. This is a non-combatant that understands that the work they do might not always put them in the forefront, but without them, the soldiers and the army could not stay in the field.
Recipient for 2015 (Awarded at the 2016 Annual Meeting): Janis Tan
Previous recipients:
Recipient for 2015 (Awarded at the 2016 Annual Meeting): Janis Tan
Previous recipients:
- 2018 JoannaCase
- 2017 VivianLea Solek
- 2016 Lisa Emden
- 2015 Janis Tan
- 2014 Trina Frederick
- 2013 Kathy Clark
- 2012 Bernadette Weaver
- 2011 Judy Leggett
- 2010 Chris Depta
- 2009 Toni Lasher
- 2007 Sue-Ann Wheadon
- 2006 Teresa Gage
- 2005 Darcy Yaddaw
- 2004 Sona Harabedian
- 2003 Christine Frederick
- 2002 Kristin Gitler
- 2001 Laura Spickerman
- 2000 Anne Clothier
- 1999 Shari Yaddaw
- 1998 Laura Sawyer
- 1997 Shari Yaddaw
- 1996 Jennifer Richard-Morrow
- 1995 Cathy Levee
- 1994 Amy Crannell
- 1993 Judy Sherman