The City of Newport is calling for nominations for the 2024 Excellence in Preservation Awards.
Established in 1999, the Excellence in Preservation Awards honor projects and individuals who contribute to rehabilitating and restoring Newport’s historic buildings.
The annual event showcases the importance of preserving the city’s architectural heritage and acknowledges the transformative impact of preservation efforts on the community.
Six primary project categories are eligible for nomination:
- Exterior restoration – residential
- Exterior restoration – mixed-use/commercial
- Adaptive reuse – residential
- Adaptive reuse – mixed-use/commercial
- Preservation craftsman
- Interior restoration
Additional categories may be introduced for exceptional projects that demonstrate innovation and preservation excellence.
To nominate a property or individual, please complete the nomination form and include any supporting documentation, which are listed on the nomination form. Submissions should be sent to the City of Newport Historic Preservation Office, 998 Monmouth Street, Newport.
The deadline for submissions is Friday, Feb. 7 at 4:30 p.m.
Award recipients will be honored at the 2024 Excellence in Preservation Awards Ceremony and Reception, to be held on Feb. 27. The exact time and location in Newport will be announced closer to the event.
For questions about the nomination process or the award program, please contact Heritage Preservation Officer Scott Clark, at 859-655-6347 or sclark@newportky.gov.