For key leadership on preservation issues, including introduction of a bill that provides tax incentives for renovation of large vacant industrial, agricultural and utility buildings.

Recognized for his outstanding commitment, expertise and professional achievement in working as Senior Restoration Architect for the State Historic Preservation Office and administering the tax credit programs.

Presented with a $10,000 grant from the Marion S. Covington Foundation for use in restoring the Nissen House, built in 1876 and a significant local example of Italianate and Greek Revival architecture. The house, threatened with demolition, was relocated by the society, and the grant will be used in the planning stages of its restoration.

For the relocation and restoration of All Saints Chapel, a Carpenter Gothic-style church that was threatened with demolition but now serves as a special events venue in downtown.

For the online publication of Architects and Builders of North Carolina, an online biographical dictionary of architects, builders and artisans that has quickly become a go-to resource for preservationists throughout the state.

For renovation of the Goldsboro Fire Department, an art- deco structure built in 1939 and considered one of downtown Goldsboro’s most distinctive architectural statements.

For renovation of the Blount-Harvey Building in uptown Greenville. Their work revealed the former department store’s original elegant façade, long hidden beneath a 1960s-era veneer, and replaced many original architectural elements, including a prismatic glass transom and terra cotta embellishments.

For restoration of a former textile mill for re-use as luxury condominiums.

For their restoration of the Grice-Fearing House in Elizabeth City. Built in 1798 and expanded in 1808, it is one of the oldest homes in downtown Elizabeth City. The Falcons now operate the home as a bed-and-breakfast.

For restoration of the King’s Daughters Inn in Durham, a neoclassical brick structure built in 1924 for use as a retirement home for women. The Crossmans converted it into a luxury bed-and-breakfast inn while retaining much of the original architectural detail.

For their work on the Richard Wainwright Barber Farm in Rowan County. The 240-acre working farm has been in the same family since 1794 and offers a living history lesson on North Carolina architecture and agricultural practices.

For restoration of the 1887 William Francis Grist Mill in Haywood County. The operation at Francis Mill is now a favorite stop on the Cold Mountain Heritage Tour.

For his leadership and vision in the preservation of the former Sanford High School, which now serves as home to the Lee County Arts and Community Center.

For his dedication to preservation efforts in New Bern, particularly his successful drive to save the brick-lined 1917 Caswell Branch Bridge after transportation officials announced plans to replace it.

For the restoration of the Allen, Son and Co. building on S. Main Street in Warrenton, now serving as a retail store with living quarters on the second floor.