2019 HISTORIC PRESERVATION AWARDS NOW OPEN
(Montgomery, AL) The Alabama Historical Commission and the Black Heritage Council
are seeking nominations for the 2019
Historic Preservation Awards. Recipients will be honored during the Alabama
Preservation Conference, held in conjunction with the Alabama Historical
Association Annual meeting April 25-27, 2019 at the Embassy Suites in
Tuscaloosa.
Nominations are being accepted for the following categories:
Distinguished Service Award: Since 1969, the Alabama Historical Commission has celebrated
achievements in preservation by presenting the Distinguished Service Award to
individuals and groups whose contributions demonstrate excellence in historic
preservation.
Roy Swayze Award: Roy
Swayze Award: Once recognized by President Reagan for his restorative work
at Kirkwood Mansion in Greene County, Roy Swayze was a member of the Greene
County Historic Society whose preservation efforts began a restoration movement
in West Alabama. This award recognizes outstanding achievement by a private
owner in the restoration of a major Alabama landmark.
Idella Childs Award: Each year the Black Heritage Council recognizes outstanding
preservation projects that highlight Alabama’s African-American history and
culture. The late Idella Childs established an enviable record as a
preservationist of Alabama’s black landmarks.
The deadline for nominations is Friday, April 5.
Submissions can be made electronically to andi.martin@ahc.alabama.gov
or mailed to the Alabama Historical Commission or by mail to
Andi Martin Alabama Historical
Commission P.O. Box 300900 Montgomery, AL 36130.
About
the Alabama Historical Commission
Located
in historic downtown Montgomery at 468 S. Perry
Street, the Alabama Historical Commission is the state historic preservation
agency for Alabama. The agency was created by an act of the state legislature
in 1966 with a mission to protect, preserve and interpret Alabama’s
historic places. AHC works to accomplish its mission through two fields of
endeavor: Preservation and promotion of state-owned historic sites as public
attractions; and, statewide programs to assist people, groups, towns, and
cities with local preservation activities. For a complete list of programs and
properties owned and operated by the AHC, hours of operation, and admission
fees please visit ahc.alabama.gov
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