The Georgia TrustPreservation Awards
For more than 40 years, the Trust has recognized preservation projects and individuals in the state who have made significant contributions to the field of historic preservation.
Persons, projects, groups, businesses and government entities in Georgia whose preservation work has contributed to historic preservation · Ceremony held annually during the weekend of The Georgia Trust Spring Ramble; 2027 nomination deadline December 7, 2026
From georgiatrust.org/our-programs/preservation-awards ↗About this program
For 50 years, The Georgia Trust has recognized preservation projects and individuals in the state who have made significant contributions to the field of historic preservation.
Each year, the Preservation Awards ceremony is held during the weekend of The Georgia Trust Spring Ramble. Awards are presented on the basis of the contributions of the person or project to the community and/or state and in compliance with the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties.
The Call for Nominations for 2027 Preservation Awards is now open. Nomination Deadline: December 7, 2026.
Award categories include Excellence in Rehabilitation, Excellence in Sustainable Rehabilitation, Excellence in Restoration, Excellence in Preservation, Excellence in Stewardship, and Preservation Service.
Questions
When are The Georgia Trust Preservation Awards given?
They are given every year at the Trust's Preservation Awards Ceremony, held during the weekend of the Trust's Spring Ramble.
When will I be notified if my project received an award?
All nominators and award recipients will be notified approximately one month prior to the Preservation Awards Ceremony. All are welcome to attend the Preservation Awards Ceremony which will be part of The Georgia Trust Spring Ramble.
My project was completed more than three years ago. Is it still eligible?
No, we like to highlight current preservation projects, so only those three years old and newer are eligible.
I don't have a historical photo of my building—can I still apply for an award?
Yes. Although we like to have historical photos, many times they are just not available. Please submit your nomination form regardless of whether or not you have an old photo of the building ("old" meaning 50 years or older).
Details
- Who
- Persons, projects, groups, businesses and government entities in Georgia whose preservation work has contributed to historic preservation
- When
- Ceremony held annually during the weekend of The Georgia Trust Spring Ramble; 2027 nomination deadline December 7, 2026
Run by
Places in PerilThe Georgia Trust's Places in Peril program seeks to identify and preserve historic sites threatened by demolition, neglect, lack of maintenance, inappropriate development or insensitive public policy.Grants & FellowshipsThe Trust offers grants for historic preservation projects, as well as fellowships for research and travel study.AdvocacyThe Georgia Trust works with a statewide network of preservation advocates who encourage state and national public policies that promote the preservation of historic resources and tax credits and funding for preservation projects.