The Arizona Historical Society recenthly announced the 2025 Al Mérito Awards.

These outstanding individuals and groups will be recognized at the annual meeting at the Arizona History Museum in Tucson Sept. 26

The Glendale Arizona Historical Society is one of the winners. Founded in 1973, e historical society has the mission to promote public awareness and appreciation of the history of Glendale and the surrounding region.

GAHS collects, preserves, and interprets documentary material and material objects. It disseminates historical information and supports scholarly research.

The society fosters interest in the past, assists with formal historical inquiry, and informal information exchanges, believing that an understanding of the past illuminates the present and gives vision for the future. GAHS is dedicated to historic preservation in Glendale.

Its work includes collecting and preserving artifacts, archiving photographs, collecting oral histories, compiling written materials, and researching Glendale's past, historic buildings, people, and lifestyles.

This year’s honorees embody the spirit of excellence, commitment, and vision that define the award.