Published on February 28, 2024
The Kalamazoo Historic Preservation Commission (KHPC) is currently accepting nominations for the 2024 Historic Preservation Awards of Merit. The awards recognize individuals or institutions that have done an outstanding job of rehabilitating a historic structure or have actively promoted or contributed to historic preservation in the city of Kalamazoo.
Nomination a Person or Project
Community members are invited to nominate worthy candidates in any or all of the following categories:
Individuals or Institutions whose day-to-day, general preservation activities merit significant recognition OR who, as stewards of a historic property, have demonstrated excellence in ongoing preservation by the use of timely maintenance and repair.
Residential Property Projects that demonstrate outstanding exterior restoration or rehabilitation work or new sympathetic infill construction.
Commercial/Institutional/Government Property Projects that demonstrate outstanding exterior restoration or rehabilitation work or new sympathetic infill construction.
Mixed-use (commercial and Residential or others) Property Projects that demonstrate outstanding exterior restoration or rehabilitation work or new sympathetic infill construction.
Infill or New Construction Projects that complement the historic character of the surrounding buildings.
Interior Rehabilitation Projects that demonstrate outstanding interior restoration or rehabilitation work. Nominations in this category must have the owner’s permission and the nominator must be able to facilitate a viewing by the judges. “Before” photos are especially important in this category.
Innovative Solutions Award that recognizes an outstanding and creative example of adaptive reuse, incorporating sensitive and creative solutions to issues of sustainability, and integration of accessibility improvements.
Archaeology Award that is open to individuals, institutions, or organizations who merit recognition for their contributions to the preservation of Kalamazoo’s archaeological heritage.
To be eligible for nomination, projects must be located in the City of Kalamazoo and have been completed within the past five years, with the work substantially completed by March 15, 2024. The commission is especially seeking projects outside the currently designated historic districts. Rehabilitation projects should comply with the Secretary of the Interior Standards.
Nominations can be submitted online at www.kalamazoocity.org/hpcawards. Nominations are accepted through Wednesday, April 3.
Community members can submit as many separate nominations as they wish. Honorees will be announced and awards will be presented at a ceremony during National Preservation Month in May.