We hold an annual Preservation Awards Luncheon each year to celebrate the accomplishments of local architectural, construction and rehabilitation projects and leaders. The awards recognize local projects that have maintained or added to the historical, architectural and cultural heritage throughout Columbia and Richland County. In addition, we often give a Preservation Leadership Award to individuals who contribute to the advancement of historic preservation in the region.
Preservation Awards
Nominations Now Open!
Nominations for the 2019 Preservation Awards are now open! Submit your project by Feb. 11 to lcarlisle@historiccolumbia.org to be considered for one of our four categories. Learn More
Preservation Leadership
Award Overview
Nominations in this category will recognize an individual, corporation, governmental agency, community or neighborhood association that has contributed to the advancement of historic preservation in the region.
2018 Winner
Waverly Neighborhood Association
Adaptive Use
Award Overview
Structures rehabilitated with sensitivity to the historic fabric that function in a way that is different from its original intent.
2018 Winners
- 1402 Jim Hamilton Blvd (Curtiss-Wright Hangar)
- 2238 Sumter Street (Indah Coffee / Circa Barber Shop)
- 1621 Main Street (The Grand / Robinson Building)
- 2025 Barnwell Street (The Parker Annex)
- 2428 Main Street (Studio 2LR/Wilson Upholstery Building)
Preservation/Restoration
Award Overview
Historically significant structures restored to their original design and function.
2018 Winners
- 1633-1635 Main Street (Lula Drake/Seegers-Habenicht)
- 4017 Kilbourne Road
- 301 South Saluda Avenue
New Construction in an Historic Context
Award Overview
New buildings in an historic district adjacent to or within existing historic structures that complement the historic context.
2018 Winner
- Green Tree House at Wavering Place
- Shandon Presbyterian
Preservation Award Plaque
While May is Preservation Month, Historic Columbia would like to encourage the community to recognize the significance of these award-winning projects all year. To that end, we have established a Preservation Plaque program. These plaques are designed for and available to recipients of Preservation Awards past and present.
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Past Winners
Past Preservation Award Winners
We hold an annual Preservation Awards Luncheon each year to celebrate the accomplishments of local architectural, construction and rehabilitation projects and leaders. The awards recognize local projects that have maintained or added to the historical, architectural and cultural heritage throughout Columbia and Richland County in the following categories. In addition,...