Jimmy B. Parker Scholarship Awarded for SLIG 2019

The Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy is pleased to announce Glenn York as the winner of the Jimmy B. Parker Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy scholarship for 2019. The competition was strong and many candidates submitted worthy applications. The committee determined that Mr. York's application exemplified the culture of giving back to the community as demonstrated by Jimmy B.Parker.

Glenn has been doing genealogy research for about 35 years. Recently retired he now focuses much of his time on genealogical research and sharing that knowledge through local genealogical societies. While using a variety of genealogical research skills, he focuses much of his research on using genetic genealogy techniques to assist in breaking down brick walls. He shares his knowledge through facilitating monthly DNA study groups for two local Colorado genealogical societies (Larimer County Genealogical Society and Longmont Genealogical Society) and give presentations on genetic genealogy for several local societies as well as teaching classes on genetic genealogy for my local community.

Mr. York will be attending SLIG Academy and taking the course entitled “DNA and the 21st-Century Professional.” In his own words:

"I chose this course because most of my previous classes have provided me the technical knowledge of using DNA in genealogy research. This course will help me learn how to better apply this knowledge to help others understand and utilize their results in their research. I facilitate monthly DNA study groups for two local genealogical societies and provide one-on-one suggestions for friends, family, and community members on selecting appropriate DNA tests and understanding their results. I feel this course can help me to provide more professional guidance to members of the DNA study groups and others I assist with analysis of their DNA test results."

Congratulations to Glenn and we look forward to his attendance in January 2019!