The Georgia Trust
for Historic Preservation
1516 Peachtree Street, NW
Atlanta, GA 30309-2916
Tel 404 881-9980
Fax 404 875-2205
www.georgiatrust.org
For Immediate Release
For More Information Contact:
Traci Clark
Phone: 404-885-7802
tclark@georgiatrust.org
A Call for Nominations:
The Georgia Trust’s 2013 Preservation Awards
ATLANTA, Aug. 24 – The Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation is seeking nominations for its
2013 Preservation Awards, an annual list of preservation projects and individuals in the state who
have made significant contributions to the field of historic preservation. The submissions deadline
is Monday, Oct. 22, and the list will be announced in April.
Awards are presented on the basis of the contributions of the person or project to the community
and/or state and on compliance to the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of
Historic Properties.
Categories:
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Excellence in Rehabilitation awards recognize projects that make compatible use of a
building through repair, alterations or additions while preserving features of the property that
convey its historic value.
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Awards for Excellence in Restoration recognize exemplary restoration of historic structures.
An accurate restoration project depicts the form, features and character of a historic building
as it appeared at a particular period of time. Restoration requires sensitive upgrading of
mechanical systems and other code-required work to make the site functional.
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The Stewardship award recognizes those who have ensured the preservation of historic
properties through long-term care and maintenance, stabilization, protection or continuous
family ownership.
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Preservation Service awards recognize persons, groups, businesses and/or government
entities that demonstrate exemplary activities and promotion of awareness in the field of
historic preservation.
How to Nominate:
Please visit www.GeorgiaTrust.org for a nomination form or call 404-885-7817. Nominations
must be postmarked or e-mailed no later than Monday, Oct. 22. Nominators and winners will be
notified several weeks before being announced to the public in April at an awards ceremony in
Milledgeville, Ga.
About the Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation
Founded in 1973, the Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation is one of the country’s largest
statewide, nonprofit preservation organizations. The Trust is committed to preserving and
enhancing Georgia’s communities and their diverse historic resources for the education and
enjoyment of all.
The Trust generates community revitalization by finding buyers for endangered properties
acquired by its Revolving Fund and raises awareness of other endangered historic resources
through an annual listing of Georgia’s “Places in Peril.” The Trust helps revitalize downtowns by
providing design and technical assistance in 102 Georgia Main Street cities; trains Georgia’s
teachers in 63 Georgia school systems to engage students in discovering state and national
history through their local historic resources; and advocates for funding, tax incentives and other
laws aiding preservation efforts. To learn more, visit www.georgiatrust.org.
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