Preservation Merit Awards

Central Machine Works: 2020 Preservation Award for Rehabilitation (Photo: Andrea Calo)

Celebrating Austin’s Diverse Past and Inspiring Present

Established in 1960, Preservation Austin’s annual Preservation Merit Awards program honors visionary approaches to preserving our city’s unique architectural, cultural, and environmental heritage. By recognizing outstanding individuals, businesses, organizations, and institutions, we hope to inspire others to carry on this important work.

Graphic: Kristen Napoleon

Announcing our 2023 Preservation Merit Award Winners!

We are delighted to recognize the ambitious, innovative, and community-minded winners of our 63rd Annual Preservation Merit Awards! Our twelve winners for 2023 represent the wide-ranging efforts to build community and enhance historic spaces across Austin. Learn more about our winners HERE.

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2023 Preservation Merit Award Winners

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AUSTIN STATE SUPPORTED LIVING CENTER
Recipient: Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Preservation Award for Rehabilitation
Photo: John C. Robinson, Jr., AIA — **AUSTIN STATE SUPPORTED LIVING CENTER**
Recipient: Texas Health and Human Services Commission
**Preservation Award for Rehabilitation**
*Photo: John C. Robinson, Jr., AIA*

BATTLE HALL
Recipient: The University of Texas at Austin
Preservation Award for Restoration
Photo: Hutson Gallagher — **BATTLE HALL**
Recipient: The University of Texas at Austin
**Preservation Award for Restoration**
*Photo: Hutson Gallagher*

ST. DAVID’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH
Recipient: Episcopal Church Council of the Diocese of Texas
Preservation Award for Restoration
Photo: Allison Chambers — **ST. DAVID’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH**
Recipient: Episcopal Church Council of the Diocese of Texas
**Preservation Award for Restoration**
*Photo: Allison Chambers*

UPTOWN SPORTS CLUB
Recipient: Jason Jones, James Moody, Aaron Franklin, Eric de Valpine, and Tenaya Hills
Preservation Award for Rehabilitation
Photo: Chase Daniel — **UPTOWN SPORTS CLUB**
Recipient: Jason Jones, James Moody, Aaron Franklin, Eric de Valpine, and Tenaya Hills
**Preservation Award for Rehabilitation**
*Photo: Chase Daniel*

WINDSOR ROAD HOUSE
Recipient: Birgit Enstrom and Hugh Jefferson Randolph
Preservation Award for Rehabilitation
Photo: Tobin Davies — **WINDSOR ROAD HOUSE**
Recipient: Birgit Enstrom and Hugh Jefferson Randolph
**Preservation Award for Rehabilitation**
*Photo: Tobin Davies*

HUSTON-TILLOTSON UNIVERSITY
Stewardship Award for the Preservation of its Historic Campus
Photo: Courtesy of Huston-Tillotson University — HUSTON-TILLOTSON UNIVERSITY
Stewardship Award for the Preservation of its Historic Campus
*Photo: Courtesy of Huston-Tillotson University*

U.S. GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION
Stewardship Award for LBJ Suite Furnishings Conservation
Photo: GSA/Cushing Terrell — U.S. GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION
Stewardship Award for LBJ Suite Furnishings Conservation
*Photo: GSA/Cushing Terrell*

ROBIN SHEPHERD
Stewardship Award for 5 birds dwellings llc.
Photo: Courtesy of 5 birds dwellings llc. — ROBIN SHEPHERD
Stewardship Award for 5 birds dwellings llc.
*Photo: Courtesy of 5 birds dwellings llc.*

BLACK AUSTIN TOURS
Recipient: Javier Wallace
Special Recognition Award for Education
Photo: Courtesy of Black Austin Tours — **BLACK AUSTIN TOURS**
Recipient: Javier Wallace
**Special Recognition Award for Education**
*Photo: Courtesy of Black Austin Tours*

ORIGINAL L.C. ANDERSON HIGH SCHOOL
Recipient: Original L.C. Anderson High School Preservation Team
Special Recognition Award for Public Service
Photo: Courtesy of Barbara Spears-Corbett — **ORIGINAL L.C. ANDERSON HIGH SCHOOL**
Recipient: Original L.C. Anderson High School Preservation Team
**Special Recognition Award for Public Service**
*Photo: Courtesy of Barbara Spears-Corbett*

TO EMANCIPATE: FROM SLAVERY TO FREEDOM
Austin Parks and Recreation Department, Oakwood Cemetery Chapel
Special Recognition Award for Education
Photo: Jennifer Chenoweth — **TO EMANCIPATE: FROM SLAVERY TO FREEDOM**
Austin Parks and Recreation Department, Oakwood Cemetery Chapel
**Special Recognition Award for Education**
*Photo: Jennifer Chenoweth*

TRANSLATING COMMUNITY HISTORY
City of Austin Planning Department, Historic Preservation Office
Special Recognition Award for Outstanding Media Coverage, Scholarship, and Planning
Photo: Open Chair, for the City of Austin — **TRANSLATING COMMUNITY HISTORY**
City of Austin Planning Department, Historic Preservation Office
**Special Recognition Award for Outstanding Media Coverage, Scholarship, and Planning**
*Photo: Open Chair, for the City of Austin*

Preservation Merit Award Categories Include:

Preservation Awards

Preservation Awards honor:

The preservation, rehabilitation, and restoration of historic and recent past properties
Outstanding infill and sympathetic additions that enhance the historic fabric
The preservation of a cultural landscape
Sustainability projects and initiatives which respect properties’ historic character

Stewardship Awards

Stewardship Awards honor ongoing efforts to care for, manage, and maintain historic resources.

Special Recognition Awards

Special Recognition Awards honor those who have exhibited leadership in preservation.

This includes:

Outstanding public service through advocacy, public projects, neighborhood preservation, or research
The craftspeople who maintain and restore our historic resources
Educational programs, curricula, or informational tools that focus on preservation and history
Outstanding media coverage of preservation issues by reporters, writers, publishers, and publications.

Eligible projects for this juried program must be located within the City of Austin. Calls for nominations are announced every summer, followed by awards announcements in the fall.