Nominations Sought for New Hampshire Preservation Awards

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(Free-Press-Release.com) February 6, 2012 -- Concord, N.H.,– To honor outstanding work in its field, the New Hampshire Preservation Alliance is seeking nominations for its annual Preservation Achievement Awards. The awards recognize individuals, organizations, or businesses in the categories of restoration and stewardship, rehabilitation and adaptive use, compatible new construction, public policy, and educational and planning initiatives. The deadline for submissions is March 12, 2012.

“We welcome this opportunity to recognize outstanding projects and people while inspiring others,” said the Preservation Alliance’s Executive Director Jennifer Goodman. The Preservation Alliance has presented 171 awards during the past 22 years for achievements such as PSNH’s and PC Connection’s renovations of historic buildings for corporate headquarters, the restoration of the Acworth Meetinghouse, Gorham Town Hall and the Gregg Free Library in Wilton, the rescue of Daniel Webster Farm in Franklin and the Wentworth-by-the-Sea hotel in New Castle, the re-use of the Plymouth Railroad Station, and the proactive policies of the Lighthouse Kids and the Troy, Moultonborough and Goffstown heritage commissions.

“These preservation projects are beacons in their communities, connecting our past to the future in ways that improve economic vitality and promote sustainable communities,” said Michael Bruss, chairman of the Preservation Alliance.

Individuals, organizations and businesses are invited to submit nominations. Applications are available on the Preservation Alliance website, www.nhpreservation.org, or by contacting the Preservation Alliance at (603) 224-2281 or admin@nhpreservation.org. The deadline for submissions is March 12, 2012. The awards will be presented in Concord on May 8.

The nonprofit New Hampshire Preservation Alliance is dedicated to preserving historic buildings, landscapes, and communities through leadership, advocacy, and education.

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