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2020 Annual Awards

What is the awards nomination process?

To nominate a a person, building, or project, complete a nomination form and attach supporting documents and high-resolution photos. If your documents or photos are large files, please email them to fquinn@heritageohio.org with the name of the nomination in the title of the email. To view a detailed description of the awards categories, view the 2020 Awards List.

All nominations must be received by July 15, 2020. Nominations that do not follow the formatting provided in the form, and incomplete entries will NOT be accepted.

Not sure if your nomination fits a category? Contact us at 614-258-6200 or fquinn@heritageohio.org and we will be happy to discuss the nomination with you.

Where will the awards ceremony be held?

The 2020 Heritage Ohio Annual Awards Ceremony will be decided on whether it will be in-person or virtual based on Covid-19 information as we get closer to the end of summer. Tickets to the virtual conference will go on sale mid-July of 2020, pending the latest information and guidance on COVID-19.

Award Categories

Main Street Awards

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

Complete a nomination for a Main Street Award

Complete a nomination for a Main Street Director of the Year Award

Rehabilitation Project Awards

  • Best Commercial Rehabilitation
  • Best Public Building Rehabilitation
  • Best Public-Private Partnership
  • Best Residential Rehabilitation
  • Best Upper Floor Residential Rehabilitation

Complete a nomination for a Rehabilitation Project Award

Place Awards

  • Historic Farmstead of the Year
  • Historic Theater of the Year

Complete a nomination for a Place Award

Design Awards

  • Best Downtown Placemaking
  • Best Commercial Building Facade Improvement
  • Best Commercial Building Interior Improvement

Complete a nomination for a Design Award

Individual Awards

  • Outstanding Leader in Revitalization
  • Preservation Hero
  • Young Preservationist of the Year

Complete a nomination for an Individual Award

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