The Distinguished Philatelist Award is given by the U.S. Philatelic Classics Society

U.S. Philatelic Classics Society

The U.S. Philatelic Classics Society is a society dedicated to the study of United States postal issues and postal history from the Stampless era up to the Bureau Issues.-History:...

 for "Exceptionally Meritorious Service to U. S. Philately through Published Research, Award-winning Collections, Active Participation in the Organization & Promotion of Philatelic Exhibitions, & Sustained Administrative Service to the National or International Organizations which furthered United States Philately."

Past winners have included Robson Lowe

Robson Lowe

John Harry Robson Lowe , Robbie to his friends, was an English professional philatelist, stamp dealer and stamp auctioneer.- Life and career :...

, Herman Herst Jr

Herman Herst, Jr.

Herman “Pat” Herst, Jr. was a renowned writer of philatelic literature, in many cases writing on the history of the hobby. He began his philatelic career on Nassau Street in New York City in 1933, moving to Shrub Oak, New York in 1946, remaining there until he finally retired to Florida in 1973.In...

., Thomas F. Allen, W. Wilson Hulme II

W. Wilson Hulme II

W. Wilson Hulme II was a philatelist noted for his work in advancing the appreciation of stamp collecting, especially by his work at the National Postal Museum in Washington, D.C.-Collecting interests:...

 and Robert E. Lamb

Robert E. Lamb

Robert E. Lamb was United States Assistant Secretary of State for Administration from 1983 to 1985; Assistant Secretary of State for Diplomatic Security from 1987 to 1989; and United States Ambassador to Cyprus from 1990 to 1993.-Biography:...

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External links

• U.S. Philatelic Classics Society Web Site
• List of Winners