PNG Opens Nominations for 2026 Numismatic Awards

The Professional Numismatists Guild (www.PNGdealers.org) is now accepting nominations for its 2026 awards, according to PNG Executive Director John Feigenbaum. All award entries and nominations must be submitted and received by February 23, 2026.

Nominations should be sent by email to PNG Executive Assistant Tamara Collett at info@PNGdealers.org. Book entries should be sent to PNG headquarters at 27890 Clinton Keith Rd, Suite D141, Murrieta, California 92562.

“The PNG publicly recognizes outstanding achievements in the hobby and the profession by honoring deserving recipients with prestigious awards. We cordially welcome and strongly encourage nominations from all collectors and dealers,” said Feigenbaum.

“The award winners will be announced on April 22, 2026 during a PNG banquet after the PNG Dealer Day at the Central States Numismatic Society convention in the Chicago suburb of Schaumburg, Illinois,” explained PNG President James Sego.

The award categories are:

Abe Kosoff Founders Award: Presented to a PNG member-dealer with steadfast dedication to the entire numismatic community and who has made a significant contribution to the Guild or to the numismatic fraternity. The award is named after PNG’s Founding President who spearheaded the 1953 launch of the organization. The Kosoff Award committee chairs are Chairman: James Sego & John Feigenbaum.

Sol Kaplan Award: To recognize efforts and contributions in combatting crimes against the numismatic community, this award is presented to someone who has given their time to rid the profession of fraud and thievery. The Kaplan Award is named after a former PNG President and Ohio dealer who was personally responsible for the apprehension of several people suspected of committing numismatic-related crimes. The Kaplan Award committee chairs are Doug Davis & John Feigenbaum.

Robert Friedberg Award: Presented to an author in recognition for an outstanding book or other literature. Named in honor of a publisher and author of numismatic reference books, this award is not automatically given each year. It is only given when there is deemed to be a worthy recipient. Wayde Milas is the Friedberg Award committee chair.

Harvey G. Stack Lifetime Achievement Award: Presented to a numismatist for his/her extraordinary devotion to numismatics and who, over their lifetime, significantly contributed to the hobby or profession. John Brush, James Sego, and John Feigenbaum are serving as Stack Lifetime Achievement Award committee chairs.

Significant Contribution Award: Given to those who have made exceptional, beneficial efforts over the years on behalf of PNG and the profession, and also added to the hobby. The co-chairs for this committee are Greg Allen and Bill Gale.

Art Kagin Ambassador Award: This award is named after a former PNG President and nationally-known Iowa dealer who provided distinguished service as an advocate of numismatic goodwill. Dustin Johnston and Don Rinkor chair the Kagin Ambassador Award committee.

nexGen Future Numismatist Award: This recently added PNG awards category honors outstanding young men and women who want to become professional numismatists. Committee chairs are John Brush, James Sego, and John Feigenbaum.

A list of previous PNG award winners can be found online at www.PNGdealers.org/png-awards.

The Professional Numismatists Guild is a nonprofit organization composed of many of the top rare coin and paper money dealers in the United States and four other countries. PNG member-dealers must adhere to a strict Code of Ethics (www.PNGdealers.org/ethics) in buying and selling numismatic merchandise.

For additional information about PNG, visit online at www.PNGdealers.org or call (951) 587-8300.