2008 Historic Preservation Awards - APVA Preservation Virginia

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Look around your neighborhood, school or workplace. Who is doing something proactive to preserve Virginia's architectural and archeological heritage? The APVA Preservation Virginia Awards committee invites members of communities throughout the Commonwealth to nominate potential recipients for Virginia's annual Preservation Awards. Award winners will be recognized on Monday January 21 in Richmond. The APVA Preservation Virginia Awards have been given since 1971, honoring Virginians who have demonstrated an outstanding commitment to preservation.

Awards will be given to homeowners, commercial property owners/developers, architectural firms, local governments, civic organizations, preservation project team members or individuals for efforts that have preserved and protected the architectural and archeological heritage of Virginia. Projects associated with nominations must have been completed in 2007 and focus on the rehabilitation of structures at least 50 years old (unless infill in the Outstanding Domestic or Commercial Project categories). Projects must be located within the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Award Categories Include:

Outstanding Domestic Project
Presented to the owner, architect or contractor for a project that exemplifies a profound effort and sensitivity in preserving a domestic residence.

Outstanding Commercial Project
Presented to the owner, architect or contractor/developer for a commercial structure that that has been rescued from deterioration and restored to a viable use.

Outstanding Adaptive Use
Presented to the owner, architect or contractor/developer for a preservation effort that has demonstrated creativity and sensitivity in adapting a structure designed for one use into an appropriate alternative use, thus reinventing the use of a space while at the same time preserving the architectural integrity of the original architect or builder.

Outstanding Public Sector Preservation Project
Presented to the government entity, architect or contractor/developer for outstanding preservation of a publicly owned structure or landscape.

Outstanding Service in Community Preservation
Recognizes an activity or project that has made a significant contribution to an historic area in Virginia. Examples would include an effort to save a critical structure, creation of a revolving fund, exceptional efforts by a historic preservation commission or neighborhood association such as the establishment and maintenance of a newsletter or website. If the nomination includes an achievement relating specifically to a construction project, photographs must be included. If it is a tangible, non-construction project, such as a newsletter, a copy or representative issue must be included with the nomination.

Outstanding Historic Preservation Research
Recognizes any individual or entity that has made a significant contribution to the cause of historic preservation in Virginia through research and/or education.

The Young Preservationist (s) of the Year Award
Presented to a person or youth group, comprised of members eighteen years of age or younger, who have made a notable contribution to preservation in Virginia. This award not only recognizes excellence, but also the profound need to attract young people into Virginia's preservation movement -- if it is to continue to thrive.

The deadline for nominations to the above categories is 17 December 2007. The award for Distinguished Historic Preservationist, the APVA Preservation Virginia Founder's Award, and the APVA Preservation Virginia Award of Honor will be presented at the 2008 Virginia Preservation Conference in the fall and the Distinguished Preservation Craftsman for 2008 will be announced at Restore Virginia. Nominations for these awards will be accepted beginning 14 April 2008.

2008 Virginia Preservation Awards Nomination Form

Nominations must adhere to the following criteria:

Projects must have been completed in 2007
Only Virginia projects will be considered
Project buildings must be at least 50 years old (unless infill project nominated to Outstanding Domestic Project or Outstanding Commercial Project)

1.	Nominee Name (individual or organization to receive award):

	Nominee Daytime Telephone Number:

	Nominee Address:

	Nominee E-mail:

	Nominee Date of Birth (If applying for the Young Preservationist of the Year Award):

2. Award Category (Choose one):

3. Building or Project Name (if applicable):

Building or Project Address:

4. Did this project receive Virginia tax credits? Yes No

Federal tax credits? Yes No

5. Please list the state legislators representing the districts in which the project/nominee is located:
(For "Who is my legislator?" go to http://conview.state.va.us/whosmy.nsf/main?openform)

6. Project is in which Virginia Senate District?

Which House District?

7. Project Team (if applicable):

Property Owner:

Architect:

Developer:

Contractor:

Other:

Please note that if this nomination is selected for an award, APVA Preservation Virginia will make every effort to recognize all project team members but only the nominee will receive an award.

8. Nominator Name:

Nominator Daytime Phone Number:

Nominator Address:

Is the nominator a member of APVA Preservation Virginia? Yes No

9. Contact Name (if other than nominator):

Contact Daytime Phone Number:

Contact Address:

Contact E-mail:

Please type (or cut and paste) a summary/fact sheet describing the work and/or project nominated, and discuss why the nominee is deserving of an award. NOMINATIONS WILL BE JUDGED SOLELY ON THE INFORMATION PROVIDED WITH THE NOMINATION. Short and concise nominations are appreciated.
Summary and facts go here
In addition, please include no fewer than three (3) high resolution digital photographs of the project. NOMINATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED WITHOUT PHOTOGRAPHS. Up to five photographs may be uploaded.
Image Uploads:

All material and photographs submitted with nominations will be the property of APVA Preservation Virginia and may be used in future publications, presentations, and on our website.

DEADLINE for Receipt of Nominations: December 17, 2007

Awards will be announced on January 21, 2008 in Richmond. Contact Terry Graham at 804-648-1889 ext. 314 or tgraham@apva.org for more information.

Once you submit your nomination it may take several minutes for the submission to go through, depending on the size of images submitted and the speed of your connection. Thank you for your patience.