Nominations are open for Lower Merion Historic Preservation Awards

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LOWER MERION — Lower Merion officials are accepting nominations for the annual preservation awards, which will be presented later this year.

The awards, jointly sponsored by the Lower Merion Historical Architectural Review Board and the Lower Merion Historical Commission, recognize outstanding projects, initiatives and individuals related to the preservation of historic heritage in the community.

The categories for the conservation award are: residential and non-residential, compatible new construction, small projects and the award of recognition.

The Residential and Non-Residential category includes projects involving the restoration, preservation, renovation or adaptive use of a historic building, structure or landscape.

Compatible new construction is intended for new buildings and/or constructions that fit in with the historical environment.

Small projects include new historic district signs or restoration, preservation, or renovation of a historic building, structure, or landscape costing less than $15,000.

The Award of Recognition recognizes the preservation, renovation or adaptive use of a historic building, structure or landscape that has a significant positive impact on preserving or enhancing the historic character of the surrounding community.

There are also categories for initiative awards, including service, stewardship and communication/education.

The service award is presented to an individual, organization or group that makes a significant contribution through support and involvement in community preservation or improvement projects.

Stewardship is the commitment of an individual, organization, or group to an important historical resource.

Communication/Education refers to publications, media coverage, educational programs or curricula that promote the objectives of conservation and education.

The Robert DeSilets Award is presented to an individual, organization or group that has made a significant contribution to the preservation of historical heritage through dedicated support and involvement.

The 2024 Historic Preservation Awards will be presented on Thursday, September 26, at the Merion Tribute House in Merion.

Projects completed since October 2017 are eligible to participate in this year’s awards program. Completed applications with all accompanying materials must be received by Friday, September 6, 2024.

Winning applicants will be notified approximately one week after the deadline.

All application materials and questions should be sent to: Greg Prichard, Department of Building and Planning, Township of Lower Merion.

Please contact Mr. Prichard for questions and to submit application materials: (610) 645-6176 or [email protected]

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