The Preservation League of New York State is seeking nominations for its 2009 Excellence in Historic Preservation Awards, which recognize notable achievements in historic preservation throughout New York State. The postmark deadline for nominations is February 12, 2009. The awards will be presented during the Preservation League’s Annual Meeting in May in New York City. The Excellence in Historic Preservation Awards program continues a tradition that began in 1979 to acknowledge excellence in the protection and revitalization of the Empire State’s historic architectural and cultural resources.
By honoring meaningful accomplishments in the field of historic preservation, the League hopes to further encourage standards of excellence and to increase public awareness of and support for historic preservation throughout the state. Nomination forms are available to download on the League’s website at www.preservenys.org.
The 2008 Excellence Award recipients were: Webb Lofts in Buffalo, Erie County- MacNaughton House Stabilization in Newcomb, Essex County- U.S. Post Office & Courthouse, Cadman Plaza in Brooklyn, Kings County- Downtown Revitalization Program in Canajoharie, Montgomery County- Eldridge Street Synagogue on the Lower East Side, New York County- Proctors in Schenectady, Schenectady County- Hotel Kirkland in Kingston, Ulster County- and the BID Model Development Block in New Rochelle, Westchester County. Preserving New York: Winning the Right to Protect a City’s Landmarks by Anthony C. Wood (Routledge, 2007) received a special citation. The Hudson Valley Chapter of the American Society of Home Inspectors was honored for organizational excellence- and Trude Brown Fitelson of Rochester was honored for individual excellence.
For nomination forms and other information please contact the Preservation League office at 518-462-5658 x17- or by email at [email protected].
The Preservation League of New York State, founded in 1974, is the not-for-profit organization dedicated to the protection of New York’s diverse and rich heritage of historic buildings, districts and landscapes. From its headquarters in Albany, the League provides a unified voice for historic preservation. By leading a statewide movement and sharing information and expertise, the Preservation League of New York State promotes historic preservation as a tool to revitalize our neighborhoods and communities, honor our heritage and enrich our lives.