The New England Historic Genealogical Society, desiring to encourage and foster the development of rigorous genealogical research techniques in computerized or electronic formats, sponsors a Technology Excellence Award. This award is granted annually during the GENTECH Conference for Genealogy and Technology.

The award may be granted to an individual or organization and carries with it:

The award is determined by a committee appointed by NEHGS. Nominations are welcome and may be submitted, but the committee also considers initiatives which fit its criteria but have received no nomination. To be eligible for consideration, a project must demonstrate or enable the highest standards of genealogical research in electronic form, and do so in an innovative and replicable manner. The award is intended to recognize appropriate use of technology to achieve genealogical results; eligible projects must therefore present a worthwhile genealogical result obtained through technological tools. "Gee whiz" technology devoid of genealogical merit is not considered, nor can pure genealogical content outweigh technological shortcomings.

Employees of NEHGS and their immediate families are not eligible for consideration for this award.