Explore Our Prestigious Club Awards
Discover the annual grants and recognitions that celebrate outstanding contributions to numismatics within our community.
Annual Grants
Recognizing and supporting members who have demonstrated exceptional dedication to advancing numismatic knowledge and outreach.
Volunteer Recognition
Honoring individuals who have generously contributed their time and expertise to support club activities.
Display & Speaker Awards
Recognizing individuals who share their knowledge of numismatics and/or display and share some of their collection.
Annual Grant Program
The Tacoma-Lakewood Coin Club honors outstanding members and supports numismatic education through annual awards and grants.
Via this program, the TLCC provides partial sponsorship of deserving club members to attend major annual events such as the American Numismatic Association anniversary convention or summer seminar. A typical award will be $150 to $300. Grant applications are usually due by the April club meeting each year. See the application form and a list of previous winners.
Volunteer Recognition
TLCC members can volunteer for various events and activities including the club’s own coin show, the Pacific Northwest Numismatic Association (PNNA) coin shows, and the PNNA hobby hall display at the annual Washington State Fair in Puyallup. Volunteers may be recognized and may receive awards for these activities.
Display, Speaker & Misc. Awards
Display (Show & Tell) Awards – See the Numismatic Exhibiting page for information.
Speaker Awards – Speakers at TLCC monthly meetings are recognized and typically receive an award certificate at the annual banquet. Some speakers may also be eligible for awards from the American Numismatic Association (ANA).
Numismatic Trivia – At least once a year there will be a “coin quiz” or numismatic trivia competition for which the winner receives an award.