SAVANNAH, GA, January 20, 2012
/24-7PressRelease/ -- Historic Savannah Foundation, a leading preservation organization committed to preserving and protecting Savannah's heritage, is now accepting nominations for the 2012 HSF Preservation Awards, which recognize individuals and organizations demonstrating excellence in historic preservation.
The deadline for HSF Preservation Award nominations is Wednesday, February 29, 2012. All entries must be postmarked by this date. Award winners will be announced at the HSF Preservation Awards Luncheon on Thursday, May 10, 2012.
"Each year, the HSF Preservation Awards offer the opportunity to recognize outstanding achievements in preservation in our community," said Daniel Carey, president and CEO of Historic Savannah Foundation. "The winners serve as role models for excellence in preservation and uphold the highest standards."
Historic Savannah Foundation Preservation Award categories include Restoration, Rehabilitation, New Construction, Stewardship, Craftsmanship and Archaeology. Projects must have been completed within the last three years and may include projects previously nominated but not selected. Nominations are open only to Historic Savannah Foundation members. Self-nominations are acceptable.
HSF Preservation Awards will be judged for the success they have achieved in the preservation, rehabilitation, restoration and interpretation of architectural and cultural heritage. The general evaluation criteria include: quality and degree of difficulty; degree to which the nominee's project or effort is unusual or pioneering; and the ultimate positive impact the project or effort has on the community.
A jury of local professionals is invited each year to review the nominations and to select the winners in various categories for the HSF Preservation Awards.
The complete nomination form can be accessed online at http://www.myhsf.org/advocacy-education/programs/awards/.
For more information, please contact Danielle Meunier at 912.233.7787 or dmeunier@myHSF.org.
ABOUT HISTORIC SAVANNAH FOUNDATION:
Historic Savannah Foundation is a non-profit historic preservation organization supported by a strong and dedicated membership. HSF was established in 1955 in order to save the 1820 Isaiah Davenport House from demolition. From this initial project, Historic Savannah Foundation launched a Revolving Fund which has since saved 350+ buildings. The mission of Historic Savannah Foundation is to preserve and protect Savannah's heritage through advocacy, education and community involvement. For more information, visit http://www.myHSF.org or http://www.DavenportHouseMuseum.org.
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