At the regular monthly meeting of the Greater Cincinnati Police Historical Society, Hamilton County Recorder Wayne Coates presented President Alan C. March with a proclamation announcing that the Greater Cincinnati Police Museum is the winner of the 2010 Griffin Yeatman Award for Historical Achievement. [Read Nomination]

The Hamilton County Recorder's Office created the Griffin Yeatman Award in 1994 to recognize the citizens and groups of Hamilton County who volunteer their time and services to preserving, promoting historic records, sites, or events in the community. Many times these unsung heroes are not truly appreciated or rewarded publicly for their efforts. The award also recognizes those people who work to help others understand historic preservation and promote public interest. The award nomination process is open to anyone who has worked to preserve the history of Hamilton County.

Griffin Yeatman was a Cincinnati pioneer and the Hamilton County Recorder from 1828 thru 1835. He ran the "Square and Compass" tavern inn which was visited by many famous guests among them Lafayette, George Roger Clark, Andrew Jackson and Aaron Burr.

Griffin Yeatman was the first Recorder to be elected by the people.

For a list of previous winners, please click here.