NOMINATE EXEMPLARY LEADERS AND PROJECTS FOR ANNUAL HONOR AWARDS 2021

Do you know of an outstanding preservation project completed within the past two years?

Or would you like to give special recognition to someone you know for his/her contributions to preserving historic places in Hawai‘i?

Nominate the project or person to the 2021 Preservation Honor Awards! 

Historic Hawai‘i Foundation is currently seeking nominations for Preservation Awards in several categories, including honors presented for specific preservation or rehabilitation projects; printed publications or visual presentations which interpret the history or preservation of a site; and for engaging in efforts that support preservation. Through this program, you can help give recognition to and increase awareness of preservation achievements in your community.

The nomination process begins with submitting all needed information via a web-based nomination form (see the link and instructions below).  Nominators are asked to provide clear and concise information about the project and make a case for its recognition. The nomination fee is $50, payable via credit card when the nomination is submitted.

  • Nominations are due by Friday, February 5th, 2021.
  • The 47th Annual Preservation Honor Awards Ceremony is tentatively scheduled to be held in Honolulu on May 21, 2021.
Nanette with students of University of Hawai’i's Historic Preservation Summer Session at Ma‘ema‘e Cemetery.

AWARD CATEGORIES

  • Project Awards
    Preservation Award for a specific project that preserved, rehabilitated, or restored a historic property. A specific site, building, structure, district or property must be identified, and the selected preservation treatment (preservation, restoration, rehabilitation, or reconstruction) must be explained.
  • Achievements in Interpretive Media
    Recognizes a printed publication, DVD, maps and brochures, digital application or visual presentation that interprets the history, preservation or physical characteristics of a historic property. A specific site(s), building(s), structure(s), district(s) or property must be identified.
  • Programmatic Awards
    Programmatic Awards for an advocacy, educational, programmatic, or other activity that promotes preservation efforts. Either site-specific or broad-based efforts may be identified.
  • Individual Achievement
    Individual Achievement for a leader in the preservation field who has made achievements in preserving places significant to the history of Hawai‘i. Either site-specific or broad-based efforts may be identified.
  • Achievements in New Construction
    Achievements in New Construction for new infill in a historic district or additions to a historic property that protect and enhance the character of the historic resource.

For a complete list of past Preservation Award honorees, click here.

NOMINATION CHECKLIST

All Nominations are to be submitted using the Online Nomination Form for the appropriate Award Category (listed in right sidebar). Once begun, the form cannot be saved for later edits or completion. HHF strongly recommends that nominators prepare all submittal requirements in advance, including responses to narrative sections; saving, labeling and compressing all photographs and other attachments; and completing the stakeholders and photograph worksheets. Once all materials are ready and saved, then begin the online submittal form. Information may be copied and pasted from the nominator’s prepared documents and attachments may be uploaded.

  • NOMINATION INFORMATION: Each nomination requires specific information submitted to HHF via the online form found on this page. To make the process easier, nominators may download the questions to prepare their answers in advance.

  • PROJECT LOCATION: Upload a map (PDF or JPG) of the project’s location. Use Google Maps; Map Quest, USGS Quad or similar. Not required for Individual Award.

  • PROJECT REFERENCE MATERIALS (For Media, Programmatic, Project or New Construction):

    • Upload a copy of the nominated project, media or program materials, such as brochures, exhibit materials, reports, etc.
    • In addition, please submit 5 printed copies of the reference materials to Historic Hawai‘i Foundation via mail or delivery by appointment to 680 Iwilei Road, Ste. 690, Honolulu, HI 96817.  If you choose to deliver them, please email HHF at Awards@historichawaii.org at minimum one day in advance to schedule a date and time.  These materials will be used by Selection Committee members to review each project.  A link to watch a video or film may be submitted in lieu of hard copies.

  • PHOTOGRAPHS: For Media, Programmatic, Project or New Construction Awards, upload at least six images illustrating various aspects of the project, including one overview image showing the completed project. Other photos may include before and after images showing various interior and exterior views, work undertaken or completed. A historic photo of the site is highly desirable. Feel free to add as many photos as you feel necessary to describe the project and demonstrate the achievement.

    • For Media: include images of the cover and samples of content of the publication.
    • For Individual Achievement: include a head shot of the nominee, as well as images of at least 3 projects that the nominee has been involved in.

  • PHOTOGRAPHS DESCRIPTIONS: Download the Excel template below and input the following information for each photograph submitted: Name of Site/Project/Program, Caption/Description, and Photographer. When complete, upload the file during the online submission process.

    Download the Excel Spreadsheet Template Here

  • STAKEHOLDER INFORMATION: Download the Excel spreadsheet below and fill in names, addresses, phone and email contact information for all parties involved in this project, including, but not limited to: archaeologists, architects, consultants, contractors, developer, engineers, financiers, investors, nonprofit organizations, board members, historians, researchers, designers, etc. Add as many contacts as needed to provide a comprehensive picture of those who were involved. Complete all fields for each stakeholder. Upload the file during the submission process.

    Download the Excel Spreadsheet Template Here

  • SUBMITTAL OF PRINTED NOMINATION:

    • Submit 2 hard copies of your nomination (including all items on the checklist) to Historic Hawai‘i Foundation via mail or delivery by appointment to 680 Iwilei Road, Ste. 690, Honolulu, HI 96817.  If you choose to deliver them, please email HHF at Awards@historichawaii.org at minimum one day in advance to schedule a date and time. Mail/delivery can be made after the Feb. 5th online submittal deadline.
    • For nominations with reference materials, a total of 5 printed copies of the reference materials must be submitted with the nomination copies. These materials will be used by Selection Committee members for their review.  For a video or film project, a link to watch it may be submitted in lieu of hard copies.

ELIGIBILITY

  • Nomination may be submitted by any member of the public. Self-nominations are accepted.
  • Nominations may be made to recognize individuals, organizations, businesses, or government.
  • Nominations for posthumous awards will not be considered.
  • Any aspect of preservation, restoration, rehabilitation, or interpretation of Hawaii’s historic or cultural properties that is exemplary and encourages preservation is eligible. This may include: acquisition, adaptive reuse, advocacy, archaeology, education, publication, legislation, photography, planning, preservation, protection, stabilization, technology, rehabilitation, restoration, or reconstruction activities.
  • Projects must have been completed within the last two years. Phased projects may be considered if the nominated phase can stand on its own merits and is complete. Otherwise, the nomination should be held until all phases are complete and included.
  • Previous recipients are eligible for a new award, provided that the current nomination is based on a different project or significant achievements have been made since the previous award was presented.
  • Nominations must include all parties involved in a project or program. Identifying and including all appropriate parties is the responsibility of the nominator.

AWARDS INSTRUCTIONS & INFORMATION

Use the downloads below as a guide to prepare your answers before using the online submission form.

CAUTION: THE ONLINE NOMINATION CANNOT BE SAVED once it’s started!  We recommend STEP 1) Download the questions pertaining to the Award Category you are submitting to (the blue buttons); 2) Prepare your answers in a document; and then, 3) Start the online nomination. Copy & paste your responses into the online form. This will help prevent any loss of work.  Mahalo!

SUBMIT A NOMINATION

Submit your nomination as well as make payment and upload your files via the online form below.