The Michigan Historical Center Foundation is now accepting nominations for the 2008 Odyssey Award, given annually to up to three exceptional teachers of Michigan history. Award recipients will receive a $500 cash gift and an engraved plaque at special recognition ceremonies. Nomination forms are available on the Odyssey website at www.michigan.gov/jingleball.

All Michigan history educators are eligible for the award. Nominees will be judged on their depth of knowledge about Michigan history, leadership in teaching others about Michigan history, and their creative teaching methods.