2008 Preservation Achievement Awards

2016 Preservation Achievement Awards

Each year the Boston Preservation Alliance presents the Preservation Achievement Awards to recognize a group of exemplary historic preservation projects or activities in Boston. The winning projects will be honored at the Boston Preservation Alliance 2016 Preservation Achievement Awards celebration in the fall. Nomination deadline: April 29, 2016

The Alliance honors outstanding preservation projects representing all time periods, including 20th century. Projects that will be considered for award recognition include but are not limited to:

 Rehabilitation or restoration that preserves Boston’s architectural or cultural heritage  Adaptive reuse of existing historic resources  New construction in harmony with Boston’s built environment  Parks, landscapes, and natural areas that have been preserved or restored  Exterior lighting, accessibility, and landscape design highlighting historic resources  Innovative energy efficiency and/or climate preparedness integration into historic fabric

The Fine Print  Submissions are due no later than April 29, 2016.  No application fee is required.  Submission may be submitted via hard copy or electronically.  Submissions are limited to properties and programs within the City of Boston. Projects outside the city limits of Boston will not be considered.  Projects must have been completed between 2013 and 2015.  All photo and digital image submissions become the property of the Boston Preservation Alliance for use in print or digital form to promote this Awards event and/or any future Alliance activities.  Please note that we present the awards to project/property owners. Project team members are also recognized as appropriate and to the greatest extent possible.

Submission Guidelines

All nominations must include the following additional materials:

 A complete list of project team members, including contact names, companies, addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses.  Please include a site plan and floor plans, if applicable.  Please include print-ready color images of at least a 300 dpi resolution. Images can be mailed on a CD or flash drive or shared via DropBox or similar file-sharing platform.  Images must show all facades of the building or structure, as applicable, or all angles of the site. Please provide as many images as possible and divide into “Before” and “After” sections.  Please note that for adaptive reuse/rehabilitation/restoration, before and after images are necessary to demonstrate the quality of the project.  Please include photographer credits and/or copyright permissions for each photograph at the time of submission.

141 Cambridge Avenue | The Otis House | Boston, Massachusetts 02114 P: 617-367-2458 2016 Preservation Achievement Awards Nomination Form

Please complete the information below for each nomination. You may respond on separate pages or formats, but all questions must be answered. Nomination deadline: April 29, 2016

Project Name:

Project Address and Neighborhood/District:

Project Start Date:

Project End Date:

Nominating Organization Primary Contact: Phone: Email: Address:

Property Owner/Developer (if different than above) Primary Contact: Phone: Email: Address:

Architect (if applicable) Primary Contact: Phone: Email: Address:

Project Team Please list all project participants that should be recognized if the project is to receive an award, exactly as they should appear in printed and online awards materials. Please include contact information so that we may notify all project team members about the award.

Please include the following information for each project participant: Company name, main contact’s full name, role in project, mailing address, email address, phone number.

Project team members might include, among others: contractors, subcontractors, consultants, financers, grantors, partners, and supportive neighborhood groups.

Major Tenant or Other Necessary Contact Information (if applicable):

141 Cambridge Avenue | The Otis House | Boston, Massachusetts 02114 P: 617-367-2458 Brief description of the project:

History/Significance of structure and/or site:

Please describe any unique strategies used or challenges that were overcome in order to complete the project.

Please describe why you are nominating this project for a preservation award. Explain why this project is distinctive and how it positively contributes to the City of Boston.

For any questions, please contact: Alison Frazee, Advocacy Director Email: [email protected] Phone: 617-367-2458 ex. 204

141 Cambridge Avenue | The Otis House | Boston, Massachusetts 02114 P: 617-367-2458