Historic Jarvisburg Colored School Inc. was recognized for important restoration work that helps tell the history of rural African-American schools throughout the state.

Charlie and Dena Silver were given an award of merit for the sensitive relocation of Midway Plantation in Knightdale.

William B. Merritt and Carolinas HealthCare Inc. received recognition for respectful treatment of the historic Spratt family cemetery discovered during an expansion of Mercy Hospital.

Jean Boggs earned recognition through her leadership in historic preservation in Mecklenburg County, especially the restoration of the Latta Plantation.

Stanly County School Board was given a Gertrude S. Carraway Award of Merit for its sensitive renovation of a historic Albemarle high school to create the new Central Elementary School.

Clara and the late Holley Mack Bell of Windsor were chosen for the Gertrude S. Carraway Award of Merit based on their many contributions to historic preservation efforts statewide, including their work at Hope Plantation in Bertie County.

Marshall High Studios and Rob Pulleyn received an award for the adaptive reuse of a historic high school in Marshall, NC, as studio space for artists.

Percy and Veronica Kelley were honored for their preservation efforts in several North Carolina downtowns, including Tarboro, Goldsboro, Scotland Neck and Rocky Mount.

A highlight of Preservation North Carolina's annual conference is the presentation of awards honoring the efforts of the state's ardent preservationists. The following people and organizations were recognized in Raleigh at the 2007 annual conference.