Janeen Trevillyan is the 2023 Recipient of the Sharlot Hall Award

Since its inception in 1984, the Sharlot Hall Award has recognized and honored the valuable contributions of living Arizona women. Named after Sharlot Mabridth Hall, the first woman to hold public office in the territory and namesake of the Museum, this prestigious award celebrates those who have dedicated themselves to preserving and promoting the history and heritage of Arizona.

This year, Janeen Trevillyan of Sedona, Arizona, has been named the “2023 Sharlot Hall Award” recipient in recognition of her unwavering dedication to preserving Arizona’s history. The recipients of this award represent a diverse range of backgrounds, professions, and contributions, showcasing the diverse and rich history of our state. Trevillyan volunteered at the Sedona Heritage Museum (SHM) for over 25 years, serving as President of the Board, Historian, and Executive Director for two decades.

In her extensive work with SHM, Trevillyan contributed in every area of the museum’s growth, from setting up exhibits and organizing programs to curating collections, managing archives, recruiting volunteers, and fostering community partnerships. She worked closely with original area families to gather and preserve local histories, ensuring the museum accurately represented Sedona’s heritage.

Originally from South Dakota, Trevillyan began her career in Phoenix in commercial interior design before moving into corporate real estate for GTE Corp. (now Verizon) in Tampa, Florida. After retiring in 1999, she relocated to Sedona and joined the city’s Historic Preservation Committee, eventually becoming its chairman. Her passion for history led her to establish a lasting legacy within SHM and the Sedona Historical Society. In Lifestyle of Sedona magazine (Fall 2022), Trevillyan shared her preservation philosophy: “If they can visit and learn from history, maybe they’ll become better stewards, more involved, develop leadership. Education fosters appreciation, commitment, and responsibility, inspiring a shared value for our past to benefit our future.”

Trevillyan will be honored at the Prescott Corral of Westerners International Dinner on Thursday, November 7th, at the Marlin D. Kuykendall Centennial Center in Prescott. The ceremony begins at 7 p.m., followed by a presentation by Dr. Stuart Rosebrook, Executive Director of Sharlot Hall Museum, on “Three Influential Pioneer Women of Prescott and Yavapai County” (Sharlot Hall, Grace Sparks, and Minna Orme). For reservations, contact Shelly Dannatt at sadannatt@gmail.com. For more information on Sharlot Hall Museum and the Sharlot Hall Award, visit sharlothallmuseum.org.