Mary Counts Burleson, president of Whitman Publishing, received the Elvira Clain-Stefanelli Memorial Award for Achievement in Numismatics at the 2016 ANA.
The Elvira Clain-Stefanelli Memorial Award for Achievement in Numismatics is presented in recognition of a female numismatist’s lifetime accomplishments in the field.
Under her guidance, Whitman Publishing has released well over 400 new titles, and standard references, such as A Guide Book of United States Coins, have been updated continuously. She is a familiar face at regional and national conventions, and has worked tirelessly with the ANA, the U.S. Mint and various clubs, organizations, writers and researchers for the expansion and advancement of numismatics.
Says Mary, “It is a total team effort at Whitman Publishing. My entire staff makes me look good on a daily basis.”
Adds Jeff Garrett, “Mary is the hardest-working woman in numismatics.”