Deborah Chapman giving a cemetery tour.

Deborah Chapman is the recipient of a BCHF Award of Recognition.

Awards of recognition are given by the BCHF to individuals who have given exceptional service for a specific project in the preservation of British Columbia’s history.

Longtime curator and archivist of R.J. Haney House in Salmon Arm, Chapman has been the backbone of the historic site for 35 years.

Throughout this time, she has undertaken countless projects to operate and improve the historic site, which is a cornerstone of the region.

The award was presented at the Federation’s annual conference awards gala in Williams Lake on Saturday.