Nominations open for 2013

Thank you for your interest in the 2013 Preservation North Carolina Honor Awards. The strength of our awards program comes from the work of people who take the time to nominate deserving individuals, organizations, and projects that have made a difference in historic preservation. The deadline is June 7, 2013.

If you have questions about an award nomination, contact This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it or call 919-832-3652 x238. 

Winners will be honored at our 2013 Annual Conference in Edenton, October 2--4.

For her work on the boards of Preservation North Carolina and Preservation Durham and leadership on preservation projects statewide.

For his dedication to the preservation and adaptive reuse of historic buildings through such design projects as Wilrik Hotel in Sanford, the Ahoskie High School Apartments, and the Mount Olive School Apartments.

The Chapel Hill–based publisher has sponsored numerous books about North Carolina historic architecture and history.

Honored for protecting their home and the remaining 77 acres of land in perpetuity through historic preservation covenants, which will prevent development of this scenic and ecologically important section of the Catawba River watershed in Burke County.

Recognized for the protection and restoration of Martinique, one of the oldest extant structures in Eastern North Carolina.

Recognized for the restoration of the McDowell Columns Building, an iconic structure and historically significant campus building listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

For her leadership in the restoration of the Briles House for use as the headquarters of the Junior League of High Point.

For their ongoing support of preservation throughout the state, including restoration of a Civil War memorial in Jackson County.

Presented for saving two historic buildings and contributing to the creation of a new Downtown Historic District in Snow Hill.

For its work beginning in 1954 to preserve and restore the village now known as the Halifax State Historic Site.

Recognized for his blog EndangeredDurham.com, an innovative and effective vehicle for educating the public about the fragile historic built environment and for creating an inventory and archive of historic structures, both lost and extant.

For its focus on historic homes and buildings, as well as tours and marketing efforts on behalf of properties more than 50 years old.

For their 15 years of service as resident curators at Coolmore Plantation, a National Historic Landmark known for its architectural and historical significance.

For its educational program that brings history to life for students in New Hanover County Schools.

For the sensitive preservation and recent restoration of the Alumni House, a 1937 neoclassical revival structure that serves as headquarters for the university’s alumni organizations.

For “Spanning the Past,” a thorough and insightful inventory of bridges built between 1880 and 1954 in Forsyth County.

For restoration of Wakelon School, built in 1909. Decommissioned by the school system in 1985, the stately Italianate building once again serves the community as a town hall following renovation by the town.