Annual Awards

We recognize Ohioans’ achievements in preservation & revitalization every year at the Heritage Ohio Annual Awards.

2026 Awards

This year, we will be accepting nomination across three categories: Main Street, Individual, & projects. View the complete list of 2026 awards and their criteria.

Nominations for all awards are due on Tuesday, June 30th by 11:59 PM.

Finalists will be notified by mid-August 2026. Winners will be announced at our Annual Award Ceremony on the evening of September 30th in Cincinnati.

Look below for information about this year’s nomination process and categories, as well as past year’s winners.

If you have any questions about the awards, please reach out to Frank Quinn at fquinn@heritageohio.org.

Past Annual Awards

Information & Resources

2026 Main Street Awards +-

  • Best Main Street Committee Project
  • Best Main Street Event
  • Main Street Business of the Year
  • Main Street Volunteer of the Year
  • Main Street Director of the Year
  • Spirit of Main Street

2026 Individual Awards +-

  • Joyce Barrett Preservation Hero
  • Young Historic Preservationist of the Year

2026 Project Awards +-

  • Best Commercial Rehabilitation
  • Best Downtown Placemaking
  • Best Historic Theater Restoration
  • Best Residential Restoration