Submission Deadline: February 23, 2026
The Professional Numismatists Guild (PNG) is now accepting nominations for its 2026 PNG Awards, PNG Executive Director John Feigenbaum announced.
All award nominations and book entries must arrive by February 23, 2026, so PNG encourages early submissions.
How to Submit Nominations
To begin, nominators should email all award nominations to PNG Executive Assistant Tamara Collett at [email protected]
Meanwhile, nominators should mail book entries directly to PNG headquarters at:
Professional Numismatists Guild
27890 Clinton Keith Rd., Suite D141
Murrieta, California 92562
As Feigenbaum explained, “The PNG publicly recognizes outstanding achievements in the hobby and the profession by honoring deserving recipients with prestigious awards. For that reason, we strongly encourage nominations from collectors and dealers alike.”
Announcement of Award Winners
Looking ahead, PNG President James Sego confirmed that the 2026 PNG Award winners will be announced on April 22, 2026. PNG will reveal the honorees during a banquet following PNG Dealer Day at the Central States Numismatic Society Convention in Schaumburg, Illinois.
2026 PNG Award Categories
Abe Kosoff Founders Award
This award honors a PNG member-dealer who has shown unwavering dedication to the numismatic community and made a lasting contribution to the Guild or the profession.
Committee Chairs: James Sego and John Feigenbaum
Sol Kaplan Award
This distinction recognizes an individual who actively works to combat fraud and crime within the numismatic community.
Committee Chairs: Doug Davis and John Feigenbaum
Robert Friedberg Award
In a different vein, the Robert Friedberg Award recognizes an author for an outstanding numismatic book or other significant publication. Unlike most PNG honors, the Guild does not present this award every year. Instead, the committee grants it only when it identifies a truly deserving recipient.
Committee Chair: Wayde Milas
Harvey G. Stack Lifetime Achievement Award
At the pinnacle of PNG’s honors, the Harvey G. Stack Lifetime Achievement Award stands as one of the Guild’s most prestigious distinctions. This award celebrates a numismatist whose lifetime of dedication and achievement has significantly advanced the hobby or the profession.
Committee Chairs: John Brush, James Sego, and John Feigenbaum
Significant Contribution Award
This award recognizes individuals who have delivered sustained, meaningful contributions to PNG, the profession, and the hobby over many years.
Committee Co-Chairs: Greg Allen and Bill Gale
Art Kagin Ambassador Award
Named for a former PNG President, this award honors individuals who have provided distinguished service and advocacy in promoting numismatic goodwill.
Committee Chairs: Dustin Johnston and Don Rinkor
nexGen Future Numismatist Award
Finally, the nexGen Future Numismatist Award recognizes exceptional young men and women who aspire to become professional numismatists.
Committee Chairs: John Brush, James Sego, and John Feigenbaum
About the Professional Numismatists Guild
Founded to promote integrity and professionalism, the Professional Numismatists Guild is a nonprofit organization composed of leading rare coin and paper money dealers in the United States and four other countries. All PNG member-dealers follow a strict Code of Ethics governing the buying and selling of numismatic material.
Readers can find a complete list of past PNG award recipients at www.PNGdealers.org/png-awards
Learn More
For additional information about PNG, visit www.PNGdealers.org or call (951) 587-8300.
