Steven Schuster, a Raleigh architect, was honored for his longtime dedication to historic preservation both through his work on historic properties and volunteer service to civic organizations, including serving as a past board member and chairman of the Preservation North Carolina Board of Directors.

The Town of Dillsboro received a grant to help stabilize the historic Monteith Farmstead.

Michael O. and Martha B. Hartley of Winston-Salem were recognized for demonstrating an outstanding commitment to preservation as part of their job responsibilities. Michael, an archaeologist, and Martha, a planner, have helped preserve and educate others about Forsyth County’s Moravian heritage.

Moonlight Communications, of Fayetteville, was presented with the Gertrude S. Carraway Award of Merit for the documentary "After the Dust Settles," which shows the negative impact on a community when a historic home is demolished.

George Smart of Durham was awarded for raising awareness of modernist architecture in the Triangle, including compiling a catalog of such works on his website, trianglemodernisthouses.com.

Polk County officials received recognition for their vision and determination in renovating the 1859 courthouse for continued use by the county's judicial system.

Nancy Hollows was honored for her commitment to preservation and revitalization in New Bern.

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.