2024 Historic Preservation Merit Awards

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

Nominations are now being accepted for outstanding examples of the preservation of a building in two categories:  Commercial and Residential.  

Projects nominated can be located anywhere within Moore County and the project must have been completed between Jan 1, 2022 and Dec 13, 2024

Be sure to check out the FAQs below for nomination information and judging criteria

Nominations will be accepted until Friday December 13, 2024 at 5pm

Awards will be announced at The Pines Preservation Guild Gala held February 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!