National Preservation Awards
Each year the National Trust for Historic Preservation celebrates the best of preservation by presenting National Preservation Awards to individuals and organizations whose contributions demonstrate outstanding excellence in historic preservation. A select number of recipients are chosen for the National Preservation Honor Awards. One recipient is chosen for each of the other awards.
The deadline for the 2010 National Preservation Awards has passed, and the call for 2011 nominations will go out in early December 2010.
Award Catagories
Louise du Pont Crowninshield Award
The Louise du Pont Crowninshield Award is the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s highest national recognition. The award is made with the greatest care and only when there is indisputable evidence of superlative achievement in the preservation and interpretation of our historic, architectural and maritime heritage, including buildings, architecture, districts, archeology, cultural landscapes, and objects of significance in the history and culture of the United States.
The Trustees’ Award for Organization Excellence
This award recognizes a nonprofit organization, large or small, that has demonstrated sustained and superlative achievement in historic preservation and has accomplished the following:
- Achieved outstanding success in historic preservation over a sustained period of time
- Broadly and effectively communicated the value of historic preservation to its constituents
- Exhibited leadership in issues of importance to historic preservation
- Demonstrated integrity in its dealings, including financial management
- Made appropriate efforts to be inclusive in the composition of its board, staff, membership, and programs
The John H. Chafee Trustees’ Award for Outstanding Achievement in Public Policy
This award honors an individual or organization that has made an outstanding contribution to historic preservation in the field of public policy. Nominations for this award are judged according to the following criteria:
- Outstanding achievement in historic preservation public policy at the federal, state or local level over a sustained period of time
- Broad and effective advocacy for the value of historic preservation to elected officials and government agencies, either as a colleague or a constituent
- Leadership on issues of importance to historic preservation policy as an elected official, career public servant, citizen volunteer or advocate
- Success in broadening the base of support for historic preservation beyond its traditional constituencies
The Trustee Emeritus Award for Excellence in the Stewardship of Historic Sites
This award recognizes sustained excellence by a nonprofit organization or government agency in the preservation, management and interpretation of one or more historic sites. The award recognizes achievement over a period of at least 25 years in any one or more of the following areas:
- Promoting preservation through unique and effective programming
- Preservation and maintenance of historic structures and landscapes
- Interpretation and education programming for the public
- Excellence in general or fiscal management, especially in challenging situation
The National Trust/HUD Secretary’s Award for Excellence in Historic Preservation
This award recognizes organizations and agencies for their success in advancing the goals of historic preservation while providing affordable housing and/or expanded economic opportunities, particularly for low- and moderate-income families and individuals.
The National Trust/ACHP Award for Federal Partnerships in Historic Preservation
The National Trust/Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP) Award honors outstanding partnerships that advance the preservation of important historic resources. It celebrates a project or program in which a federal agency and one or more non-federal partners have achieved an exemplary preservation outcome.
Peter H. Brink Award for Individual Achievement
This award recognizes an individual who has made extraordinary contributions during the past year toward saving a historic place. The award is made based on significant personal intervention, advocacy, or development efforts.
National Preservation Honor Awards
The National Preservation Honor Awards recognize the efforts of individuals, nonprofit organizations, public agencies, and corporations whose skill and determination have given new meaning to their communities through preservation. These efforts include citizen attempts to save and maintain important landmarks, as well as architects, craftsmen, and developers whose exemplary work restores the richness of the past. We applaud the vision of elected and appointed officials who support preservation projects and legislation in their communities, and educators and journalists who help Americans understand the value of preservation. All demonstrate commitment, leadership and achievement worthy of national recognition.
Questions? Email awards@nthp.org or call the Awards Coordinator at 202-588-6315.
