Nominate an Organization
Criteria
Preservation Award nominations may be submitted for nonprofit organizations and community groups whose mission includes the preservation, restoration, and/or rehabilitation of structures created during the period 1837-1917. The organization’s outreach efforts through advocacy, engagement, and educational programs are also factors considered in the award. Past awardees have included the DC Preservation League (2019); Historic Smithville, Easthampton, NJ (2009); and the Historic Staunton Foundation, Staunton, VA (1990).
Nominations must be:
- Submitted using the printable nomination form
- Endorsed by a chapter of the Society if the organization is within the juridiction of the chapter. The Chair of the Preservation Committee will ascertain whether this requirement has been satisfied.
- Received no later than February 15.
Nomination Must Include
- A completed nomination form
- A narrative of no more than five pages that:
- Includes a brief history of the organization.
- A description of the particular activities and accomplishments of the organization
- An assessment of any local, regional, and/or national impact or benefit of the group’s programs
- Outreach materials pertinent to the tasks and accomplishments of the organization, if applicable
Nomination documents, including photographs, must be submitted in both hardcopy and digital format. Advance consultation with the Preservation Committee Chair is advisable concerning transmission of digital data.
Decision Process
The Preservation Committee will review the nominations, after which the applicants will be notified of the result. Information about the awards will be posted on the Society’s website.
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The Preservation Committee will be pleased to answer any questions regarding the requirements, documentation, or procedures for the Preservation Awards Program.
Dennis Andersen, VSA Preservation Committee Chair
Richmond, VA 23220