National Awards

Award of Merit and WOW Award 
American Association of State and Local History, 2011


Documentary Awards

The Telly Awards honors excellence in video and television across all screens. The Germans from Russia documentary series produced by Prairie Public Broadcasting in cooperation with the Germans from Russia Heritage Collection, NDSU Libraries, Fargo has been honored with the following:

  • 1999
    The Germans from Russia: Children of the Steppe, Children of the Prairie
    Silver, Classic Telly Award
  • 2000
    Schmeckfest: Food Traditions of the Germans from Russia
    Finalist
  • 2003
    Prairie Crosses, Prairie Voices: Iron Crosses of the Great Plains
    Bronze, Documentary
  • 2006
    A Soulful Sound: Music of the Germans from Russia
    Silver, Film/Video TV4
  • 2009
    Prairie Crosses, Prairie Voices: Iron Crosses of the Great Plains
    Classic, Classic Telly TV Programs, Segments, or Promotional Pieces – TV Programs, Segments, or Promotional Pieces
  • 2009
    The Germans From Russia: Children of the Steppe Children of the Prairie
    Classic, Classic Telly TV Programs, Segments, or Promotional Pieces
  • 2011
    It's All Earth and Sky
    Bronze, Film/Video TV Programs, Segments, or Promotional Pieces – Documentary
  • 2013
    At Home in Russia, At Home on the Prairie
    Bronze, Film/Video TV Programs, Segments, or Promotional Pieces – Cultural
  • 2016
    We (Never) Don't Forget: Germans from Russia in South America
    Bronze, Film/Video TV Programs, Segments, or Promotional Pieces – Documentary
  • 2016
    We (Never) Don't Forget: Germans from Russia in South America
    Bronze, Film/Video TV Programs, Segments, or Promotional Pieces – Cultural
  • 2020
    Women Behind the Plow
    Bronze, Television General/History

Staff Awards

2018 Friend of Extension Award – Michael M. Miller

2010 North Dakota Heritage Honor Award – Michael M. Miller

2008 Librarian of the Year – Michael M. Miller