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Thank You for Joining Us for the 2025 Esto Perpetua Awards

The Idaho State Historical Society extends our heartfelt thanks to everyone who joined us on June 5 to celebrate the 2025 Esto Perpetua Award recipients. It was a memorable evening filled with inspiration, community, and deep appreciation for the individuals and organizations who safeguard and share Idaho’s rich history.

To our honorees—thank you for your extraordinary contributions. Your dedication, passion, and perseverance ensure that Idaho’s stories endure for future generations. From restoring historic structures to preserving cultural landscapes and educating the public, your work truly embodies the spirit of Esto Perpetua—“let it be perpetual.”

To our guests and partners, thank you for your support and presence. Your commitment to Idaho history is what makes this community so vibrant and meaningful.

The video of the evening will be shared soon on our website.

We are deeply grateful to walk this journey of preservation with you.

– The Idaho State Historical Society

About the Esto Perpetua Award

The award takes its name from Idaho’s state motto, meaning “Let It Be Perpetual.” This award honors those whose work ensures that Idaho’s rich history is preserved, shared, and celebrated for generations to come. 

Since the award was created in 1999, ISHS has recognized the inspiring local preservation efforts of more than 200 individuals and organizations throughout the Gem State. The work of an Esto Perpetua awardee reflects dedication, commitment, and passion for Idaho and its history.

2025 ESTO PERPETUA AWARDEES

  • Laurie Harris Mauser, Bayview
  • John Swallow, Coeur d’Alene
  • Dr. Earl H. Bennett, Genesee
  • Don & Dena Kopczynski, Spokane and Michael & Jeanne Wasko, Nez Perce
  • Terri Summerfield, Weippe
  •  Sandra Hansen, Cambridge
  • James “Rick” Just, Boise
  • Susanna D. Osgood, Boise
  • Skip Myers, Idaho City & Justin Smith, Pocatello
  • Jerry Myers, Pocatello
  • Eastern Idaho Agriculture Hall of Fame, Idaho Falls
  • N. Wayne Johnson, Salmon
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