Friends and admirers of Mr. Barnes created this fund in 1980 to honor him for his lifetime achievements in the field of journalism. Mr. Barnes added substantially to this fund once it was transferred to the Main Street Community Foundation in 1997. The award is available to students from Bristol, Burlington or Plymouth with interest in pursuing a career in journalism, media-related communications, creative writing and/or related studies. E. Bartlett Barnes passed away in February 2004.