Highlights From Our 65th Annual Preservation Merit Awards

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our 65th Annual Preservation Merit Awards Celebration on November 18 at Stubb’s Bar-B-Q! Scroll down for some highlights from a festive evening honoring visionary approaches to preserving our city’s unique architectural, cultural, and environmental heritage. We look forward to celebrating with you again next year!

Photos: TWest Photography

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Congratulations to our 2025 Preservation Merit Award Winners!

Dr. Sidney, Jr. & Helen F. White House

Recipient: Alta and Lamont Alexander

Henry G. Madison Cabin

Recipient: Parks and Recreation Department in partnership with Austin Parks Foundation
Preservation Award for Restoration 

Second Century House

Recipient: Susan and Mitch Oringer
Preservation Award for Infill or Addition 

East 9th Street

Recipient: David West & Will Klemm
Preservation Award for Restoration 

San Gabriel Residence

Preservation Award for Restoration 

Haskell House and the Story of Clarksville Documentary

Recipient: Parks and Recreation Department
Special Recognition Award for Education 

Kathy Robinson, The ReUse People of Austin

Special Recognition Award for Public Service 

Equity-Based Preservation Plan

Recipient: City of Austin Historic Preservation Office
Special Recognition Award for Media and Scholarship

Tisdale Residence

Recipient: Chanel & Eric Tarlo
Preservation Award for Rehabilitation 

Buford Tower & Kitchens Memorial Chimes

Recipient: Austin Parks and Recreation Department
Preservation Award for Rehabilitation

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Preservation Austin exists to empower Austinites to shape a more inclusive, resilient, and meaningful community culture through preservation. Support this work by becoming a member or donating today.

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