Preservation Awards Nominations Sought

Concord, NH --To honor outstanding work in its field, the New Hampshire Preservation Alliance is seeking nominations for its annual Preservation Achievement Awards. The awards recognize individuals, organizations, or businesses in the categories of restoration and stewardship, rehabilitation and adaptive use, compatible new construction, advocacy and public policy, and educational and planning initiatives. The deadline for submissions is March 16, 2026. Nomination materials are atwww.nhpreservation.org, or can be secured by emailing jn@nhpreservation.org.
Individuals, organizations, and businesses are invited to submit nominations. Applications are available for construction projects or education, planning or advocacy initiatives. The awards will be presented in Concord on May 12.

“We welcome this opportunity to recognize outstanding work and inspire others,” said Jennifer Goodman, the Preservation Alliance’s executive director.

Past winners include the restoration of the Acworth Meetinghouse, Colonial Theater in Laconia, Gorham Town Hall, Parker Noyes Building in Lancaster and the Gregg Free Library in Wilton, and the Wentworth-by-the-Sea hotel in New Castle, residential property revitalizations by Chinburg Builders and NeighborWorks Greater Manchester, and the proactive policies of the Lighthouse Kids, Gunstock Mountain Resort and Gunstock Mountain Historic Preservation Society.

Contact 603-224-2281 or jn@nhpreservation.org with any questions.

Generous Preservation Achievement Award sponsors include Independent Archeological Consulting, Ingram Construction Corp., Monadnock Archaeological Consulting, LLC, and Smokestack Lightning, Inc.

The New Hampshire Preservation Alliance strengthens communities and local economies by supporting and encouraging the revitalization and protection of historic buildings and places.