2018 Annual Conference
The 2018 Heritage Ohio Annual Preservation and Revitalization Conference will be held in downtown Cleveland, October 22-24, at The Metropolitan at the 9.
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Agenda
We have brought together the leaders of preservation and revitalization to provide you with an exciting and educational set of sessions. We are bringing back many of our popular sessions.
We are once again providing special sessions with the state historic preservation office, covering topics like the National Register, the Building Doctor, and state and federal historic preservation tax credits.
To view the session schedule, click here.
To view a detailed description of sessions, click here.
Conference Presentations
Access many of the presentations you attended at this year’s conference! click here.
Special Guests
This year, we are excited to announce our special guest presenters at our conference.
Donovan Rypkema is a Principal for PlaceEconomics and nationally renowned expert on the economic impacts of historic preservation.
Special Event: NDC Workshop
We have partnered with the National Development Council (NDC) to provide you with a special workshop on Monday, October 22nd from 9 AM to 1 PM. Tickets are available on the conference registration page, $50 for Heritage Ohio members / $75 for non-members. If you purchase a 2-day registration to the conference, request your special code to get free registration to this workshop. Limited to the first 40 registrants.
Special Event: Historic Storefronts & Additions Workshop
We have partnered with the National Park Service to provide you with a special workshop on Monday, October 22nd from 1:30 PM to 4:00 PM. Tickets are available on the conference registration page, $50 for Heritage Ohio members / $75 for non-members. If you purchase a 2-day registration to the conference, request your special code to get free registration to this workshop. Limited to the first 40 registrants.
Hotel Options
UPDATE: SOLDOUT – This year’s conference will be held at The Metropolitan at the 9 in downtown Cleveland. There is a special rate of $169/night. You can book your room by clicking the hotel link or by calling 216-239-1200. This discounted rate is available until October 1 at 11:59 PM, or when the room block sells out, so book your room today!
Crowne Plaza Cleveland at Playhouse Square ~ $190/night
Holiday Inn Express Cleveland Downtown ~ $209/night
Kimpton Schofield Hotel ~ $294/night
Hampton Inn Cleveland Downtown ~ $211/night
Hilton Garden Inn Cleveland Downtown ~ $171/night
The Ritz-Carlton Cleveland ~ $599/night
Registration
Online registration is live. Get your tickets and join us in Cleveland.
Register online until midnight on Saturday, October 20th. If purchasing tickets after October 20th, register in person at the conference.
Do you have a discount code for the conference? Click here to learn how to use it on the registration page.
Sponsors/Exhibitors
Check out the info for prospective sponsors and exhibitors click here.
To join us as a sponsor, click here.
To join us as an exhibitor, click here.
2018 Heritage Ohio Annual Awards Call For Nominations
What is the awards nomination process?
To nominate a a person, building, or project, simply complete this form and attach supporting documents and high-resolution photos (Limit 9.75 MB). 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 2018 Awards List.
All nominations must be received by July 15, 2018. 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 2018 Heritage Ohio Annual Awards Ceremony will take place in Cleveland on October 23, 2018. Tickets to the conference will go on sale in June of 2018.
Here’s a sampling of 2017 Annual Awards winners:
Best Main Street Committee Project or Event:
Around the Town – Main Street Tiffin
Best Downtown Placemaking:
Dan Smith Community Park – Kent
Main Street Business of the Year:
Marietta Adventure Company
Main Street Manager of the Year:
Cristie Thomas
Historic Theater of the Year:
Marion Palace Theatre
Best Public Building Rehabilitation:
Norwood Fire Company No. 2
RWA Architects
Best Public Private Partnership:
The Canal Market District
Best Residential Rehabilitation:
West 25th Street Lofts
City Architecture
Best Upper Floor Rehabilitation:
Lofts110
Best Commercial Rehabilitation:
New Castle School of Trades
Outstanding Leader in Revitalization Award:
Mary Crockett
Spirit of Main Street Award:
Paul Hach Jr.
Preservation Hero Award:
Steve Coon