ATLANTA, April 17, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/
-- The Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation presented 28
awards recognizing the best of preservation in Georgia during its 38th annual
Preservation Awards ceremony April 17
in Athens, Ga.
The Commons at the Imperial Hotel in Atlanta received the Marguerite Williams Award, presented annually to
the project that has had the greatest impact on preservation in the
state.
The Commons at the Imperial Hotel was recognized for undergoing
a sustainable rehabilitation while meeting an important social,
public policy and market need. Using state and federal tax credits,
the rehabilitation project resulted in 90 state-of-the-art
energy-efficient living units for the formerly homeless and persons
with special needs. The nine-story building achieved LEED Gold
certification, demonstrated by a 32% improvement in overall energy
efficiency, allowing for a more affordable overall rental cost to
be passed on to the building's low-income residents.
The Trust also presented four awards for Excellence in
Restoration, nine awards for Excellence in Rehabilitation, three
awards for Sustainable Rehabilitation, two awards for Excellence of
Preservation, four awards in Excellence in Preservation Service,
and one award for Excellence in Stewardship.
The Trust presented the Camille W. Yow Volunteer of the Year
Award to Edward L. Daugherty of
Atlanta. The Senator George Hooks Award was awarded to Ross King, executive director of the Association
of County Commissioners of Georgia. The Mary
Gregory Jewett Award for Lifetime Preservation Service was
given to Christine Lambert of
Madison. Georgia Trust President and CEO Mark C. McDonald and former Georgia Trust
chairman Michael L. Starr received
the Chairman's Award.
The Excellence in Restoration winners were: Jacqueland Rock
Garden at the Atlanta Hospital Hospitality House, Atlanta; Chattahoochee Park Pavilion,
Gainesville; Juliette Gordon Low
Birthplace, Savannah; and the St.
Simons Island Lighthouse Keeper's Dwelling, St. Simons Island.
Excellence in Rehabilitation winners were: Atlanta Daily World
Building, Atlanta; Bogart Historic
Agricultural Center, Bogart;
Braselton Brothers Store, Braselton;
Cotton Sail Hotel, Savannah;
McKey-Seago House, Valdosta State University, Valdosta; McLeroy House, Madison; Norris
Hall, Savannah College of Art and
Design, Savannah; Old Elks
Lodge, Milledgeville; and Telfair
Center for the Arts, McRae.
Excellence in Sustainable Rehabilitation winners were: Campbell
Hall, Agnes Scott College, Decatur; Ennis
Hall, Georgia College & State
University, Milledgeville;
and Jackson Street Building, University of
Georgia, Athens.
Excellence in Preservation winners were: Chesser-Williams House, Gwinnett Environmental
& Heritage Center, Buford; and Porter Memorial Gymnasium,
Porterdale.
Excellence in Preservation Service winners were: Etowah Valley
Historical Society, Cartersville;
Flat Rock Archives, Lithonia; Fort
Daniel Foundation, Hog Mountain; and St. Simons Land Trust,
St. Simons Island.
The Norton Family at Cartersville's Valley View received the
Excellence in Stewardship award.
"This year's winners represent a tremendous dedication to
restoring and revitalizing Georgia's historic buildings and communities,"
said Mark C. McDonald, president of
The Georgia Trust. "We are proud to honor such deserving
projects and individuals."
For more than 35 years, the Trust has recognized preservation
projects and individuals throughout Georgia who have made significant
contributions to the field of historic preservation. Awards are
presented on the basis of the contributions of the person or
project to the community and/or state and on compliance with the
Secretary of the Interior's Standards for the Treatment of
Historic Properties.
Founded in 1973, the Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation is
one of the country's largest statewide, nonprofit preservation
organizations. The Trust is committed to preserving and enhancing
Georgia's communities and their
diverse historic resources for the education and enjoyment of
all.
The Trust generates community revitalization by finding buyers
for endangered properties acquired by its Revolving Fund and raises
awareness of other endangered historic resources through an annual
listing of Georgia's 10 "Places in
Peril." The Trust helps revitalize downtowns by providing design
and technical assistance in 103 Georgia Main Street cities; trains
Georgia's teachers in 63
Georgia school systems to engage
students in discovering state and national history through their
local historic resources; and advocates for funding, tax incentives
and other laws aiding preservation efforts.
To learn more about The Georgia Trust and the Preservation
Awards, visit www.georgiatrust.org.
Contact:
Traci Clark
404-885-7802
tclark@georgiatrust.org
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