Join us on Thursday, June 20, 2013 for our  2013 Preservation Awards Celebration at Mill No. 1 on Falls Road for drinks, dinner and a celebration of preservation and heritage in Baltimore.

For over 50 years, Baltimore Heritage has recognized Baltimore’s best historic preservation projects and the accomplishments of local preservation leaders with our Preservation Awards and annual Awards Celebration. Past award winners include the Clarence Mitchell Courthouse, the SS John Brown, and the neon Tochterman’s Fishing Tackle sign on Eastern Avenue.

How do I make a nomination for a Preservation Award?

Nominations should be submitted online and must include contact information for project partners, a short narrative (100-500 words) that tells us about the project or achievement and a set of photographs of the project or achievement. Please submit your nomination by March 8, 2013.

• Nominate your project for a Preservation Project Award
• Nominate an organization or a neighbor for a Heritage Achievement Award

What can I nominate for a Preservation Award?

Baltimore Heritage grants six different Preservation Awards in two major categories: Preservation Projects and Heritage Achievements. Nominating your own project is encouraged. Projects for this year should have been completed by the end of the previous year.

Preservation Project Awards

• Restoration & Rehabilitation recognizes excellence in the restoration or rehabilitation of historic commercial, institutional or residential buildings while maintaining the basic historic function of the building. This award includes both exterior and interior projects.
• Adaptive Reuse & Compatible Design recognizes excellence in the adaptive reuse of a historic structure or excellence in compatible new construction connected with the repair, restoration or rehabilitation of the structure’s historic context.
• Sweat Equity Award recognizes dedication by an individual, household, or small business to the successful restoration or rehabilitation of an owner-occupied historic house or commercial building.

Heritage Achievement Awards

• Heritage Preservation Award recognizes significant individual or organizational achievements in preservation advocacy, planning, development, education, law, media, scholarship, publication, and community leadership.
• Historic Baltimore Neighborhoods recognizes individual or organizational leadership in the preservation, revitalization, and enhancement of historic neighborhoods in Baltimore.
• Douglas H. Gordon Award recognizes individuals or organizations, who through organizing, advocacy, and action, have taken an exceptional leadership role in local preservation issues.

How do I join the Preservation Awards Celebration?

Join us on Thursday, June 20, 2013 for our  2013 Preservation Awards Celebration at Mill No. 1 on Falls Road for drinks, dinner and a celebration of preservation and heritage in Baltimore.