Each year, during the annual meeting of the AIC, the Textile Specialty Group presents an Achievement Award to an individual who has made outstanding contributions to the field of textile conservation or to an entity that has promoted, defended or worked in support of the importance of textiles and their need for preservation. The Nomination Form and two statements should be sent to awards@conservation-us.org by Tuesday February 15, 2019. The subject line should read "2019 TSG Achievement Award Nomination: name of nominee".