The Guardian Award honors a Tri-County woman who is strongly committed to the preservation of local history.  The first Guardian Awards were presented at the Peoria Historical Society's Salute to Women on November 1, 2003. 

We salute these award winners for their dedication to cherishing and preserving Peoria's past.

2003	Gloria LaHood
	Alice Roffe
2005	Marilyn Leyland
2007	Linda Aylward