2024 Preservation Awards Guide (Florida Trust for Historic Preservation)

THE 2024 FLORIDA PRESERVATION AWARDS NOMINATION GUIDE

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HistoricPreservationinFlorida

Nominateanoutstandinghistoricpreservationist,organization, community,programorpreservationachievementthathasmade asignificantimpactinpreservingFlorida’shistoryandheritage!

Awardswillbepresentedduringthe Preservation on Main Street Conference in Tallahassee, July 10-13, 2024.

GUIDELINES

There is no fee. TheFloridaTruststrivestoreducebarriers inhistoricpreservation.Thisyear,nominationsare completelyfreeofcharge.

Deadline: Pleasesubmitallnominationsandsupporting material by April 1, 2024.

Theprogramisopentoanyindividual,organizationor businessinvolvedinhistoricpreservationinFlorida. Individualsmaybenominatedwithouttheirknowledge.

Self-nominationswillbeaccepted.

Ifyoudon'townthepropertyyouarenominating,the ownermustprovidealetterofconsent.

Allprojects,activitiesorindividualservicemusthavebeen completedbetweenJanuary1,2021,andDecember31, 2023,inthestateofFlorida.

Previousnominationsthatdidnotreceiveanawardmaybe revisedandresubmitted.Besuretoincludeallattachments witheachapplication.

Thereisnolimittothenumberofnominationssubmitted byanindividualororganization.

Eachaward-winningnominationwillreceiveanaward trophy.Additionaltrophiesmaybepurchasedforafee.

PreservationAwardCategories

Sallye Jude Award for Resilient Preservation

NamedinmemoryofSallyeJude,achampionofhistoricpreservationinMiami,Florida, thisawardrecognizesthecreativeintegrationofresilientandsustainabledesignpractices inpreservationprojectsthatrespondtoenvironmentalthreats.

Projectsinthiscategorymayinclude:

restoration,rehabilitation,preservationoradaptiveuseprojects

resilientdesignsolutionsthatrespondtothreatsfromclimatechangeand environmentalhazards,suchasincreasedrisksoffloodingorsealevelrise useofextensivegreenpracticesormaterials

eco-friendlypracticesforcommunityplanning,suchasamendingpreservation regulationsordesignguidelinestoincluderesilientandsustainabledesignmeasures orcreatingsmartgrowthprograms

creativeapplicationsofrecognizedgreenbuildingcertifications(LEED,Green Globes,LivingBuildingChallenge,etc.)appliedtohistoricbuildings educationandoutreachprogramsthatpromotehistoricpreservationtoprotect naturalresources

CRITERIA FOR SELECTION

Materialsandconstructiontechniquesmustcomplywith:

Greenbuildingstandardstoalevelofachievingcertification(evenifcertification wasnotsought)and/orachievealevelofgreencertification(LEED,GreenGlobes, etc.)

The Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation

https://www.nps.gov/articles/000/treatment-standards-rehabilitation.htm

PreservationAwardCategories

Restoration, Rehabilitation or Adaptive Use

Thisawardrecognizesbestpracticesfortherestoration,rehabilitationoradaptiveuseof abuilding,complexofbuildingsoradistrict.Thiscategorymayincluderesidential, commercial,governmental,educationalandinstitutionalprojects,bothforindividual buildingsorhistoricdistricts.

CRITERIA FOR SELECTION

Projectsmustrelatetoabuildingordistrictthatisregisteredashistoricatthelocal, stateornationallevel.

Workmusthavebeencompletedwithinthelastthreeyears.

Projectsmustfullydemonstrateadherencetothe Secretary of the Interior’s Standards. AdaptiveuseprojectsinparticularmustfullyadheretoStandard#1:“Aproperty shallbeusedforitshistoricpurposeorbeplacedinanewusethatrequiresminimal changetothedefiningcharacteristicsofthebuildinganditssiteandenvironment.” Thelevelofcreativityoftheadaptiveusewillalsobeconsidered.

PreservationAwardCategories

Archaeology

Thisawardrecognizesasignificantarchaeologicalproject,suchasaphysicalsite investigation,excavationandresultingreport,theinterpretationofasiteorthecreation ofeducationalopportunitiesandaccesstothearchaeologicalsite.

CRITERIA FOR SELECTION

Projectsshouldbecompletedinaccordancewithprofessionalandarchaeological ethicsasrecognizedbytheSocietyforHistoricalArchaeologyandthe ArchaeologicalInstituteofAmerica.

https://sha.org/about-us/ethics-statement/

https://www.archaeological.org/code-of-ethics/

Historic Landscape

Thisawardrecognizestherestoration,preservationandinterpretationofasiteorthe creationofeducationalopportunitiesandaccesstothehistoriclandscape.

CRITERIA FOR SELECTION

Projectsmustcomplywith The Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties and the Guidelines for the Treatment of Cultural Landscapes

https://www.nps.gov/crps/tps/landscape-guidelines/preserve/approach.htm

PreservationAwardCategories

Preserving Place

Thisawardrecognizesindividuals,organizationsorprojectsinFloridathathaveexcelled inplacemaking*andplacekeeping*,contributingtotheenhancementandrevitalization ofcommunitieswhilerespectingtheiruniqueculturalheritage.Examplesinclude:

Adaptive reuse projects: Repurposinghistoricbuildingsorstructuresfornewuses, suchasconvertingoldwarehousesintomixed-usedevelopmentswithretailspaces, officesandresidentialunits.

Heritage trails and interpretive signage: Creatingheritagetrailsorwalkingtours thathighlightsignificanthistoricsites,landmarksandotherculturalheritage resourceswithinacommunity.

Main Street programs: Establishingpreservation-basedretaildistrictsorMain Streetprogramsthatpromotelocalbusinessesandentrepreneurshipwhilepreserving thearchitecturalintegrityandhistoriccharacterofcommercialbuildings.

Historic preservation districts: establishingandmaintainingdesignatedhistoric preservationdistrictswithregulationsandguidelinestoprotectandpreservethe architecturalcharacterandculturalsignificanceofthearea.

Oral history projects: Conductingoralhistoryprojectstorecordandpreservethe personalstories,memoriesandexperiencesoflongtimeresidentsorcommunity elders.

Cultural heritage festivals: organizingandhostingannualfestivalsoreventsthat celebratetheculturalheritage,traditionsandhistoryofacommunity.

*Placemaking: Thecollaborativeprocessoftransformingpublicspacesintovibrant,inclusiveand functionalplacesthatreflecttheuniqueidentityandcharacterofacommunity

*Placekeeping: theactiveandintentionaleffortstosafeguardandmaintainthecultural,historical,and socialidentityofaplace

PreservationAwardCategories

Preserving Place

CRITERIA

Innovativeapproachestoplacemakingorplacekeepingthatcelebratetheunique identityandcharacterofaplace.

Tangiblepositiveimpactonthecommunity,includingeconomic,socialandcultural benefits.

Preservationofhistoricfabric,structuresorculturaltraditionswhilerevitalizingor enhancingtheplace.

Considerationofsustainablepracticesandprinciplesinplacemakingefforts, promotingenvironmentalstewardshipandresilience.

Effortstoensurethatplacemakinginitiativesareinclusiveandaccessibletoall membersofthecommunity,fosteringsocialcohesionandequity.

PreservationAwardCategories

Preservation Communications/Media

Thisawardrecognizesoutstandingcommunicationsforheritageeducationprograms, includingbooks,brochures,curricula,DVDs,websites,interactivemediaandother publicationsthatdealwithhistoricpreservation,archaeologyorlocalhistory.

CRITERIA FOR SELECTION

Theprogramormediasubjectfocusesonhistoricplaces,individuals,significant eventsandtrendsorsignificantaspectsofhistoricpreservation.

Usescreativeandinnovativeapproachestocommunicatingthestory.

Organizational Excellence

Thisawardacknowledgesexcellenceinhistoricpreservationbyagroup,corporation, neighborhoodorotherorganization,suchas:

Successfulfundraisingforpreservationinitiativesorprojects.

Creatingactivitiesthatpromotehistoricpreservation.

Creatingandimplementingnewpreservationlegislation/policies.

Increasingthecommunity’sawarenessofpreservationthroughredevelopment, publications,eventsorliterature.

CRITERIA FOR SELECTION

Submissionsshoulddefinethescopeoftheprojectandtheorganization’slongtermroleinitsimplementationandsuccess.

PreservationAwardCategories

Master Artisan

ThisawardrecognizesindividualsinFloridawhousetraditionaltechniquesormethods toachieveauthenticityintherestorationofhistoricalresources.Previousawardwinners haveincludedartisanswithasignificantbodyofworkintheirspecializations,suchas intricatewoodworking,wroughtironwork,historicpointingofmortarforbrickwork orhand-carvingofarchitecturalelements.

CRITERIA

Theartisan’sexpertiseshouldbeconsideredartisticandrareintoday’sgeneral constructionpracticesandvitaltobestpracticesinhistoricpreservation.

Pleaseincludesomeofthehistoricpropertiesthattheartisanhasworkedoninyour submission.

Individual Distinguished Service

ThisawardhonorsacareerdedicatedtopreservingFlorida’shistoryandheritageandis intendedforindividualswhohaveclearlymadeanimpactintheircommunitythrough theireffortsasapreservationactivist,advocateorleader.

CRITERIA

Theindividualswillberecognizedfortheirworkinhistoricpreservationover aperiodoftime,orbytheircommunityasaleaderonasignificantprojectthat furtherstheunderstandingofandappreciationforhistoricpreservation.

PreservationAwardCategories

Roy E. Graham Award for Excellence in Historic Preservation Education

NamedinmemoryofRoyEugeneGraham,FAIA,historicpreservationarchitect, educator,Beinecke-ReevesDistinguishedProfessorandDirectoroftheHistoric PreservationProgramattheUniversityofFloridaCollegeofDesign,Constructionand Planning,thisawardrecognizesprofessionaleducatorswhohavemadealong-term contributiontothefieldofhistoricpreservationeducation,ensuringfuturegenerations willcontinuetopreserveFlorida’sextraordinaryhistoryandheritage.

CRITERIA

Alleducationallevelswelcome;theawardisnotlimitedtoinstitutionalacademic settings.

Recipientmusthavedemonstratedleadershipindevelopingcurriculaandteaching historicpreservationprincipleswithinaformalprogram.

PreservationAwardCategories

Historic Preservation Scholar Award

ThisawardrecognizescollegestudentsinFloridawhohavedemonstratedoutstanding dedicationandachievementinthefieldofhistoricpreservation.

CRITERIA

Thenominatedstudentmustbepursuingormusthavecompletedundergraduateor graduateeducationinthelastthreeyears(2021-2023)

Studentsmustbenominatedbyanacademicsupervisor.

Evidenceofoutstandingacademicperformanceandcommitmenttothestudyof historicpreservationthroughcoursework,researchorrelatedacademicactivities.

Significantcontributionstotheadvancementofknowledgeinthefieldofhistoric preservationthroughoriginalresearch,thesisprojectsorscholarlypublications.

Activeinvolvementandengagementwiththewiderhistoricpreservation community,includingparticipationinpreservation-relatedconferences,workshops orprofessionalorganizations.

PreservationAwardCategories

Volunteer of the Year Award

Thisawardrecognizesanindividualvolunteerwhohasmadesignificantcontributions tothepreservationandpromotionofFlorida’sculturalheritage.Volunteercontributions include,butarenotlimitedto,thefollowing:

Hands-onpreservation,restorationorrehabilitationofhistoricresources

Historicpreservationeducation;raisingpublicawareness

Historicpreservationresearch,suchaspropertysurveys,archivalresearch,oral historyinterviews,cemeterydocumentationandmore.

Historicpreservationadvocacysuchascommunityoutreach,advocacycampaigns, publicpolicyresearchandanalysisandmore.

CRITERIA

Nominatedindividualsmusthaveservedinavolunteerrolethatsupportedhistoric preservationeffortswithinthelastthreeyears(2021-2023).

Dedicationtohistoricpreservation;goingaboveandbeyondregularvolunteer dutiestosupportpreservationinitiatives

Timeandresourcecommitment

Impactofvolunteeractivitiesonhistoricpreservation,localheritageandcommunity

Howtosubmit anomination

STEP01

Gather Information

Review selection criteria on the Preservation Awards Nomination Guide and compile relevant information, documents and photos

STEP02

Fill in the online nomination form at tinyurl com/2023Awards If needed, you can apply for a scholarship to cover the administrative fee

STEP03

Submityour Nomination Online Upload Documents

Once your application is submitted, you will receive a link, where you can upload documents to support your nomination.

STEP04

Success!

After you upload the supporting documentation, you have successfully completed the nomination process!

We will contact you if we have questions Award winners will be notified prior to the Awards Ceremony on July 20

Thank you for helping us recognize excellence in preservation

Appendix

SupportingMaterials

A1.

Place-based nominations

SallyeJudeAwardforResilientPreservation

Restoration/Rehabilitation/AdaptiveUse Archaeology

HistoricLandscape

PreservingPlace

Value Statement – Awrittenstatement(maximumoftwopages)describingwhyyou believetheprojectdeservesapreservationaward.Pleasedescribethemotivationforthe projectandanyobstacles,challengesornecessarycommunityinvolvementthatcontributed totheproject’ssuccess.

2.

Scope of work –Uploadadescriptionofthescopeofwork.

3. Ownership –Ifthenominatorisnottheowneroftheproperty,pleaseincludealetterof authorizationfromthepropertyowner.

Historic Documentation –Letusknowthehistoricstatusoftheproject.Provide supportingmaterialsthatreflectthepropertyordistrictisrecognizedasahistoricalresource, suchasaFloridaSiteFileform,NationalRegister/NationalHistoricLandmarklisting,or locallandmark/historicdistrictverificationfromamunicipal/countygovernment.

4. Project Budget –Pleasespecifywhetherpublicorprivatefinancingwasutilizedandprovide alistwiththemajorcomponentsoftheprojectbudget.

6.

5. Drawings and Maps –Architecturaldrawings,includingsiteplansandlocationmapsare helpfultoconveythescopeofworkandsuccessoftheprojectoutcomes.

AAppendix

SupportingMaterials

Place-based nominations

SallyeJudeAwardforResilientPreservation

Restoration/Rehabilitation/AdaptiveUse Archaeology

HistoricLandscape PreservingPlace

7. Photos –Uploadamaximumof20(twenty)photosthatclearlydepictthescopeofwork, illustratingthehistoricfeatures,beforeandafterconditionsoftheproject.Beforeandafterphotos shouldbeofthesameview,ifpossible.Includegeneralaswellasdetailedviews.Photosmustbe 300dpiorhigherandin.jpgor.pngform.

8. Photo Reference Sheet –Areferencesheetdescribingeachphotoandprovidingrelevant details.Letusknowwhichphotoyouwouldliketoserveastheprimaryphotofortheproject(to bedisplayedonthepressreleaseandinothermarketingmaterials).

9. Letters of Support –Thisisveryimportant!Amaximumoffivelettersofsupportfromthe communitymaybesharedinsupportofthenomination.

10. Summary statement –Briefdescriptivestatement(maximum150words)thatwillbeusedin pressreleasesandtheawardsceremony.

Appendix SupportingMaterials

BPreservation Communications/Media

1. Scope of work – Uploadadescriptionofthescopeofwork.

Value Statement –Awrittenstatement(maximumoftwopages)describingwhy youbelievetheprojectdeservesapreservationaward.Pleasedescribethemotivation fortheprojectandanyobstacles,challengesornecessarycommunityinvolvement thatcontributedtotheproject’ssuccess.

2. Copies of the publication – Pleaseprovidedigitalcopiesofallmedia/ communicationsprojects.Ifpublicationisinprintedformat,suchasabook,please providedigitalandatleastfive(5)physicalcopiesofthematerials.

3. Project Budget – Pleasespecifywhetherpublicorprivatefinancingwasutilized andprovidealistwiththemajorcomponentsoftheprojectbudget.

4. Photos/ video – Forallprojects,especiallythoseinvolvingsitesignageorother large-scalemedia,pleaseprovideupto10photosoftheinstallationsortheproducts. Ifprojectisavideo,pleaseprovidelinkstothevideofile.Photosmustbe300dpior higherandin.jpgor.pngform.

5. Letters of Support – Thisisveryimportant!Amaximumoffivelettersofsupport fromthecommunitymaybesharedinsupportofthenomination.

7.

6. Summary statement – Briefdescriptivestatement(maximum150words)thatwill beusedinpressreleasesandtheawardsceremony.

Appendix SupportingMaterials

COrganizational Excellence

Description of organization and their work –Awrittenstatement(maximumoftwo pages)describingwhyyoubelievetheorganizationdeservesapreservationaward.Please describetheworkoftheorganizationandhighlighttheirprojectsandbodyofwork.

1. Photos – Pleaseincludeupto10(ten)photosoftheorganization’sworkandanyspecial projectstobeconsideredaspartofthenominationreview.Photosmustbe300dpiorhigher andin.jpgor.pngform.

2. Photo Reference Sheet – Areferencesheetdescribingeachphotoandprovidingrelevant details.Letusknowwhichphotoyouwouldliketoserveastheprimaryphotofortheproject (tobedisplayedonthepressreleaseandinothermarketingmaterials).

3. Letters of Support – Thisisveryimportant!Amaximumoffivelettersofsupportfromthe communitymaybesharedinsupportofthenomination.

5.

4. Summary statement – Briefdescriptivestatement(maximum150words)thatwillbeused inpressreleasesandtheawardsceremony.

1.

DAppendix SupportingMaterials

Individual Awards

MasterArtisan

IndividualDistinguishedService

RoyE.GrahamAwardforExcellenceinHistoricPreservation

HistoricPreservationScholar

VolunteeroftheYear

Description of candidate and their work –Awrittenstatement(maximumoftwopages) describingwhyyoubelievethepersondeservesapreservationaward.Pleasedescribetheir qualificationsandtheirbodyofwork.

Resume – Uploadacopyoftheirresumeandaheadshot.

3.

2. Photos – Pleaseincludeupto10(ten)photosofthenomineeandexamplesoftheirworkor specialprojects.Photosmustbe300dpiorhigherandin.jpgor.pngform.

4.

Photo Reference Sheet – Areferencesheetdescribingeachphotoandprovidingrelevant details.Letusknowwhichphotoyouwouldliketoserveastheprimaryphotofortheproject (tobedisplayedonthepressreleaseandinothermarketingmaterials).

5.

Letters of Support – Thisisveryimportant!Amaximumoffivelettersofsupportfromthe communitymaybesharedinsupportofthenomination.HistoricPreservationScholar nomineesmustprovideatleasttwolettersofsupportfromtheiracademicsupervisors.

6.

Summary statement – Briefdescriptivestatement(maximum150words)thatwillbeused inpressreleasesandtheawardsceremony.

Appendix SupportingMaterials

Submityournominationat:floridatrust.org/2024-awards

Allmaterialsaredue by April 1, 2024,withtheexceptionof

lettersofsupportandconsent,whichmaybeprovidedduring committeedeliberations.

Bysubmittinganomination,youauthorizetheFloridaTrust

tousesubmittedmaterialsformarketingpurposes.

Ifyouneedassistanceatanytimeduringthenomination process,pleasedon’thesitatetocontactDafniKirkpatrickat dkirkpatrick@floridatrust.orgorcall(850)224-8128.

"It has been said that, at its best, preservation engages the past in a conversation with the present over a mutual concern for the future."

-William Murtagh

First keeper of the National Register of Historic Places