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City seeks nominations for Historic Preservation Awards

By Lightning Reports, Published: March 11, 2025

Hendersonville’s Historic Preservation Commission is inviting residents to nominate outstanding preservation projects for the city's annual Historic Preservation Awards.

The awards honor projects that protect and maintain the historic form, materials and character of significant structures or complexes. The projects must be within the city limits and demonstrate a commitment to conservation, stabilization, restoration or reconstruction based on historical research and documentation. Awards are given in the following subcategories: 

• Residential – Recognizing preservation efforts in single-family homes, multi-unit buildings and other structures primarily used as residences.
• Commercial – Honoring preservation efforts in businesses, institutions, cultural facilities and other non-residential structures. 

Nominations are evaluated on:

• Historical/Architectural Significance: The importance of the building or site on a local, state, or national level, its architectural uniqueness, and its representation of a particular style or tradition.
• Authenticity/Integrity: The ability of the project to maintain the site’s original character, design and materials while respecting its historical significance.
• Integration with Setting: The project’s harmony with its surrounding environment, including urban design, topography and aesthetics.
• Complexity/Extensiveness: The level of difficulty and scope of the preservation efforts undertaken. 

 Community members may submit nominations by completing the nomination form on line. Nominations must include detailed descriptions, photographs, and any supporting documentation that highlights the preservation efforts. Deadline is 5 p.m. March 31. For more information, contact Sam Hayes, at shayes@hvlnc.gov.