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

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

Commercial Winners:

Brian Mitchell and Chelsea

for the rehabilitation of the circa 1950 Cameron Farm Supply Building in Cameron

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!