2024 Historic Preservation Merit Awards

*Nominations are closed for the 2024 year*

Congratulations to the Winners of the 2024 Historic Preservation Merit Award :

Residential Winners:

Jesse Coyle and Denise Krauza

Project: rehabilitation of the circa 1962 Norris L. and Sara Hodgkins Residence in Southern Pines, designed by Thomas Hayes

Work conducted:

• Refinished entire home's hardwood floors

• Preserved vintage tile where possible

• Removed post-construction additions

• Renovated main and in-law quarter kitchens

• Rebuilt deck and repainted house

• Acquired period-specific MCM furniture and vintage art

• Rehabilitated 3½ bathrooms with modernist design

Commercial Winners:

Brian Mitchell and Chelsea Fields

Project: rehabilitation of the circa 1950 Cameron Farm Supply Building in Cameron

Work conducted:

• Removed drop ceiling and restored historic tin tile ceiling

• Cleaned and repaired original cinder block walls

• Created coffee bar from reclaimed lumber paying tribute to building's railroad and agricultural history

• Completed extensive mold remediation

• Updated mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems

The Pines Preservation Guild is excited to announce its first annual Historic Preservation Merit Award! 

Awards will be presented to the winners at The Pines Preservation Guild Party for Preservation on February 28 2025

FAQs

What are the judging criteria?

Nominations will be judged by how well they adhere to the National Park Service Standards for Rehabilitation

What constitutes a Commercial Structure?

Properties eligible for this award as a Commercial Structure are properties used for business purposes, such as generating income or providing a workspace.

Examples of Commercial Structures are:

• Retail spaces

• Hotels and resorts

• Strip malls

• Restaurants

• Healthcare facilities

• Industrial properties

• Multi-family residential rental buildings with more than five units

What constitutes a Residential Structure?

Properties eligible for this award as a Residential Structure are properties used for living purposes.

Examples of Residential Structures are:

• Single-family homes

• Townhouses

• Condominiums

• Multi-family homes with four units or less

Does a building need to be on the National Register to be nominated?

No! Any building nominated needs only to be over 50 years old at the time of nomination (construction date before 1974).

Do I need to be the owner of a building to nominate it?

No, you do not need to be the owner!