Preservation Awards Nominations Sought

New Hampshire Preservation Alliance is seeking nominations for its annual Preservation Achievement Awards.

To honor outstanding work in its field, the New Hampshire Preservation Alliance is seeking nominations for its annual Preservation Achievement Awards. The awards recognize individuals, organizations, or businesses in the categories of restoration and stewardship, rehabilitation and adaptive use, compatible new construction, public policy, and educational and planning initiatives. The deadline for submissions is March 11, 2016.

Individuals, organizations and businesses are invited to submit nominations. Applications are available at www.nhpreservation.org for construction projects or education, planning or advocacy initiatives. The awards will be presented in Concord on May 10, 2016 at the Concord City Auditorium.

"We welcome this opportunity to recognize outstanding projects and people while inspiring others," said the Preservation Alliance's Executive Director Jennifer Goodman.

In previous years, the Preservation Alliance has presented awards for PC Connection and Binnie Media's renovations of historic buildings for corporate headquarters, the restoration of the Acworth Meetinghouse, Gorham Town Hall and the Gregg Free Library in Wilton, the rescue of Daniel Webster Farm in Franklin and the Wentworth-by-the-Sea hotel in New Castle, residential property revitalizations by NeighborWorks Greater Manchester, the re-use of the Plymouth Railroad Station, the proactive policies of the Lighthouse Kids, Gunstock Mountain Resort and Gunstock Mountain Historic Preservation Society, and the Troy, Moultonborough and Goffstown heritage commissions.

Contact Goodman at 603-224-2281 or jg@nhpreservation.org with any questions.

The New Hampshire Preservation Alliance is the statewide membership organization dedicated to preserving historic buildings, communities and landscapes through leadership, education and advocacy. Current priorities include providing assistance to community leaders and promoting the use of easements, barn preservation and tax incentives.