2025 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 2025 Awards List.
All nominations must be received by July 31, 2025. Nominations that do not follow the formatting provided in the form, and incomplete entries will NOT be accepted.
Each submission has an entry fee of $50.
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.
Award Categories
Main Street Awards
- Best Main Street Committee Project
- Best Main Street Committee 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
Projects & Place Awards
- Best Commercial Rehabilitation
- Best Downtown Placemaking
- Best Historic Theater Restoration
- Best Residential Restoration
Complete a nomination for a Projects & Place Award
Individual Awards
- Joyce Barrett Preservation Hero Award
- Young Preservationist of the Year
2024 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 2024 Awards List.
All nominations must be received by July 31, 2024. 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.
Award Categories
Main Street Awards
- Best Main Street Committee Project
- Main Street Business of the Year
- Main Street Director of the Year
- Spirit of Main Street
Complete a nomination for a Main Street Award
Projects & Place Awards
- Best Commercial Rehabilitation
- Best Downtown Placemaking
- Best Historic Theater Restoration
- Best Residential Restoration
Complete a nomination for a Projects & Place Award
Individual Awards
- Preservation Hero
- Young Preservationist of the Year
2023 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 2023 Awards List.
All nominations must be received by July 5, 2023. 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.
Award Categories
Main Street Awards
- Best Main Street Committee Project
- Main Street Business of the Year
- Main Street Director 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
Projects & Place Awards
- Best Commercial Rehabilitation
- Best Downtown Placemaking
- Best Historic Theater Restoration
- Best Residential Restoration
Complete a nomination for a Projects & Place Award
Individual Awards
- Preservation Hero
2022 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 2022 Awards List.
All nominations must be received by July 1, 2022. 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.
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
- Best Urban Infill Project
Complete a nomination for a Rehabilitation Project Award
Place Awards
- Historic Farmstead of the Year
- Historic Theater of the Year
- Best Downtown Placemaking
Complete a nomination for a Place Award
Individual Awards
- Outstanding Leader in Revitalization
- Preservation Hero
- Young Preservationist of the Year
Heritage Ohio Annual Awards: How to Submit a Successful Nomination
Wednesday, February 16th – 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
The 2022 Heritage Ohio Annual Awards nomination period is now open!
Are you proud of the work being done in your community? Do you know someone who has done outstanding revitalization work? Then maybe you want to apply for Heritage Ohio’s statewide awards.
We have 16 award categories to honor the people, organizations, and projects that are making Ohio a better place to live. Want to know more about the award categories and how to submit a successful nomination that will get noticed by the awards committee? Then attend this webinar!
Join Joyce Barrett and Frank Quinn as they introduce the various award categories, and share tips on completing the nomination forms.
Nominations are due by July 1, 2022.
2021 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 2021 Awards List.
All nominations must be received by August 1, 2021. 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 2021 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 2021, 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
- Best Downtown Placemaking
Complete a nomination for a Place Award
Individual Awards
- Outstanding Leader in Revitalization
- Preservation Hero
- Young Preservationist of the Year
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
2019 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 2019 Awards List.
All nominations must be received by July 1, 2019. 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 2019 Heritage Ohio Annual Awards Ceremony will take place in Newark on October 22, 2019. Tickets to the conference will go on sale in June of 2019.
Award Categories
Main Street Awards
- Best Main Street Committee Project or Event
- Main Street Business of the Year
- Main Street Executive Director of the Year
- Main Street Volunteer of the Year
- Spirit of Main Street
Complete a nomination for a Main Street 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
