A Dunkirk native and a life member of the Chautauqua County Historical Society recently received recognition for supporting local history organizations and events. JoAnn Kaufman (pictured left) was presented the Elial T. Foote Local History Award. She is only the third individual to have been selected to received the award established during the county's 2011 bicentennial. For more than 25 years, Kaufman has supported local history organizations and events. She received the award during a joint meeting of the Chautauqua County Historical Society and the Harmony Historical Society held in Blockville on August 23rd.