Historic Columbia opens process for annual Preservation Awards

January 23, 2020

Historic Columbia is accepting nominations through February 13 for outstanding efforts in historic preservation  

Historic Columbia is now accepting nominations for the 2020 Preservation Awards. All nominations are due by Thursday, February 13.

Each year, Historic Columbia celebrates the accomplishments of local architectural, construction and rehabilitation projects, as well as preservation leaders through its annual program. The Preservation Awards recognize local projects that have maintained or added to the historical, architectural and cultural heritage throughout Columbia and Richland County in the following categories:

Preservation/Restoration
Historically significant structures restored to their original design and function.

Recent recipients: Lula Drake (Seegers-Habenicht Building), 4017 Kilbourne Road, 301 South Saluda Avenue, Nickelodeon Theatre, Kensington Mansion, Olympia Mill Museum, Wesley United Methodist Church

Adaptive Use  
Structures rehabilitated with sensitivity to the historic fabric that function in a way that is different from the original intent.

Recent recipients: Curtiss-Wright Hangar, Indah Coffee/Circa Barber Shop, The Parker Annex, Studio 2LR (Wilson Upholstery Building),  City Market Antique Mall, Columbia Fire Station, Hotel Trundle/Boudreaux

New Construction in an Historic Context
New buildings in an historic district adjacent to or within existing historic structures that complement the historic context.

Recent recipients: Green Tree House at Wavering Place, Shandon Presbyterian, South Carolina State Museum Planetarium, Central Energy Facility, Columbia SC Visitors Center

Preservation Leadership   
Nominations in this category will recognize an individual, corporation, governmental agency, community or neighborhood association that has contributed to the advancement of historic preservation in the region.

Recent recipients: Waverly Neighborhood Association, Derek Gruner, Rosie Craig, First Citizens, Martha Fowler, Ward One Organization

Nominations should be limited to projects completed within the last five years and located in Columbia and Richland County. Only completed projects will be considered. Nominations are due by Thursday, Feb. 13. Forms are available at historiccolumbia.org or by emailing Kathryn Trier at [email protected]Click here for images from last year’s award ceremony.

 

 

About Historic Columbia

In November 1961, a small group of individuals intent on saving the Ainsley Hall House from demolition officially incorporated as the Historic Columbia Foundation. Over the next five decades the organization, which was founded on the premise of preservation and education, would take on the stewardship of seven historic properties in Richland County. Today, the organization serves as a model for local preservation efforts and interpretation of local history. Visit historiccolumbia.org or find us on TwitterFacebookInstagram or YouTube for more details.