March 18, 2022 - The Society for the Preservation of West Calaveras History (SPWCH) has presented Martin Huberty with its 2022 Richard Taylor Pioneer Award.  Honoring individuals who have contributed to the preservation of local history, this year’s award recognizes Huberty for his “promotion and preservation of local history and his support of the efforts of the SPWCH.” 

Descendant of a pioneering and prominent county family, Huberty is currently Executive Director of the Calaveras Visitors Bureau, Director of the Angels Camp Museum, and Interim CEO of the Calaveras County Chamber of Commerce.  In those roles, he has provided numerous forums for the public to learn about county history, including that of west Calaveras.     

Huberty was presented with the award’s traditional elements--a framed certificate and a ceremonial railroad spike.  Previous Pioneer Award honorees have beenTom Duke,Mervyn Kirk, David Earl Evans Jr., Shannon Van Zant, Judith Marvin, Nick Baptista and Vip Hale, Mary Jane Genochio, Terry Beaudoin, and Gary Gordon.  (Photo by Sal Manna.)