NOMINATIONS OPEN

FOR THE 2022 PRESERVATION AWARDS

Nominate Exemplary Leaders, Programs and Projects in Preservation

Deadline: Monday, July 25

  • 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 2022 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 individuals who engage in efforts that support preservation. You can help give recognition to and increase awareness of preservation achievements in your community by submitting a nomination.

The nomination process begins with submitting all required information via an online nomination form (see the link and instructions below and at right).  Nominators are asked to provide clear and concise information about the project/person in order to make a strong case for recognition.

The nomination fee is $50, payable by Paypal or credit card when the nomination is submitted.

  • Deadline for online nomination submittal: Monday, July 25, 2022.  Hard copies due to HHF by August 1. 
  • The 47th Annual Preservation Honor Awards Ceremony is tentatively scheduled to be held in Honolulu on Friday, October 14, 2022 (in person preferred, but virtual possible).

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, video, 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
    Recognizes 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.  Nominations for lifelong achievement as well as emerging leaders will be considered.
  • 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.

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 Hawaiʻi’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 past two years, specifically between January 1, 2020 and July 25, 2022. All work must be completed within these dates.
  • 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/stakeholders involved in a project or program. Identifying and including all appropriate parties is the responsibility of the nominator.

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 can be saved for later edits or completion. HHF 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 (see the PDFs at right) 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, book summary, etc.
    • In addition, please submit 6 printed copies of the media/reference materials together with 3 copies of the completed nomination and other required materials to Historic Hawai‘i Foundation via mail or delivery by appointment, NO LATER THAN AUGUST 1.  See further instructions below.
    • For video or film, a link to view the media may be submitted.

  • PHOTOGRAPHS: Each image must be a high resolution PNG, jpg or tif file.  Please do NOT send images in a PDF or other document.

    For Interpretive Media:

    • Upload at least six images illustrating various aspects of the media project.
    • For books and publications, please include a photo of the front and back cover.
    • Other photos may illustrate the creative process, work undertaken and any resulting impact.
    • Feel free to add as many photos as you feel necessary to describe the media project and demonstrate achievement.
    • For film and video, provide a link that allows our committee members to view the work.

    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.

    For Programmatic, Project or New Construction Awards: provide photos of the project before, during and at completion. A historic photo of the property is highly desirable.  Photos of the overall exterior/landscape, as well as photos that highlight details are requested.

  • 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 the project/that work with the individual, 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 3 hard copies of your nomination packet (including the form and all items on the checklist) and 6 copies of the nominated media/reference materials to Historic Hawai‘i Foundation via mail or delivery by appointment to 680 Iwilei Road, Ste. 690, Honolulu, HI 96817.  Use the copy of your nomination form that will be included in the email confirming your submission (subject line: “Mahalo for Submission to the HHF Preservation Awards”). Be sure to print out the additional required documents and photos and prepare three packets.
    • If you’d like to deliver the packets, please call HHF at (808)523-2900 or email at Awards@historichawaii.org with at least one day notice to schedule a date and time. Mail/delivery can be made after the July 25th online submittal deadline, but no later than August 1.
    • For nominations with reference materials, a total of 6 printed copies of the 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, please provide a link and access to view it.

The Historic Preservation Honor Awards are Hawai‘i’s highest recognition of projects, organizations, publications or individuals active in preservation, rehabilitation, restoration, or interpretation of the State’s archaeological, architectural, and cultural sites.

Nominations are considered by a committee of professionals who are invited to serve on the Historic Preservation Honor Awards Committee. Each nomination is considered on its own merit and not in competition with others. The Committee reserves the right to select multiple awards or no awards in each category.  Nominations from all counties are encouraged.

AWARDS INSTRUCTIONS & INFORMATION

NEW THIS YEAR: The Online Nomination CAN BE SAVED once it’s started!  Hurray!  Whenever you wish to stop and save the form, click on “Save and Resume Later” located near the bottom of the form. After reviewing the instructions, click Continue; you’ll receive a unique URL for your form. PLEASE SAVE THE URL–you’ll need it to re-access the form.

A FEW TIPS – We recommend following these steps:

  1. Preview the nomination form: download the PDF pertaining to the Award Category you are submitting to (see the blue buttons);
  2. Prepare your responses in a separate document; share it with colleagues for their input;
  3. Begin the online nomination. Copy & paste your responses into the online form.
  4. If you decide to take a break before you finish completing the form, be sure to follow the steps to save it and keep the URL.

SUBMIT A NOMINATION

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