TRENTON, NJ – Preservation New Jersey (‘PNJ’), a statewide member-supported non-profit historic preservation organization founded in 1978, supports and promotes New Jersey’s diverse communities and rich heritage through advocacy, education, and awareness. On October 10th, PNJ approved the recipients of the 2024 New Jersey Historic Preservation Awards. The awardees will be celebrated at an event on Thursday, November 21, 2024 at Lambert Castle located in Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey.
“Preservation New Jersey is excited to be recognizing so many diverse, innovative projects from all across the state and the people and organizations making preservation possible,” shared Paul Muir, President of the Board of Trustees, “these projects all contribute to the preservation of our state’s historic resources and the understanding of our state history.”
The awards event will feature a buffet dinner, drinks, music, and networking prior to the
presentation. The event is open to the public. Tickets are $75.00 per person. All proceeds benefit PNJ’s education and 10 Most programs for the upcoming year. Tickets can be purchased online at www.preservationnj.org/awards. Current sponsors for the event are Connolly & Hickey Historical Architects. If you are interested in sponsoring the event, please contact us at info@preservationnj.org
2024 NJ Historic Preservation Award Winners
Constance Greiff Writing Award - Robert W. Craig
David H. Knights New Preservation Initiatives Award - Sussex County Community College for the Horton Mansion Restoration
Dr. Doris C. Carpenter Excellence Award - Asbury Park African American Music Project
Historic Preservation Commission Award - Pompton Lakes Historic Preservation Commission
Honorable Mentions for Preservation Stewardship
Stephen W. Schwartz AIA, Architect- for a new and exciting initiative entitled LEGO Community Building Education program to teach about "The Architectural Heritage" of their local community.
Alliance Heritage Center Digital Museum – for its Digital Museum project showcasing narratives of Jewish agricultural communities in southern New Jersey
Preserving Black Haddonfield History Project – for creating an education program and tour to celebrate the African American community that once thrived in Haddonfield
Roger Prichard and John Laverty – for the creation of the Riverton Historic Preservation Commission
Roman Drukarov, Adam Lasota, AIA, The Ramtin Group, Orange Valley Glass, Frank Valvano, Mountain Construction, and Mike Turano – for the restoration of 205 Glenridge Avenue, Montclair New Jersey (The Former St. Eric’s Swedish Lutheran Church )
Armed Forces Heritage Museum – for the repurposing of the Captain James Lawrence House in Burlington County as a Military History Museum
Junelynn Sadlowski - for her years of service in history, historic preservation and care of the Metlar-Bodine House Museumof service in history, historic preservation and care of the Metlar-Bodine House Museum
Preservation Craftsmanship Award - Morris Canal Lock 2 East Project – Connolly & Hickey Historical Architects, Dell Tech Inc., and the County of Morris
Preservation Project Award(s)
Hoboken Public Library Restoration Project – Hoboken Public Library, Clarke Caton Hintz, Harrison Hamnett Structural Engineers, and Kelter & Gilligo MEP/Fire Engineers
The Franklin Street School Adaptive Reuse Project – City of Cape May, Cape May County Library Commission, The Center for Community Arts, Inc., and Burns Construction Consulting, LLC, Michael Calafati Architect, LLC, Arcari + Iovino Architects, PC, KSi Professional Engineers, LLC, and Merrell & Garaguso, Inc.
Hunterdon County Court House Restoration – County of Hunterdon, Frank Bell, AIA; County Architect, Clarke Caton Hintz, Kelter & Gilligo MEP/ Fire Engineers, Harrison Hamnett Structural Engineers, and Schnabel Conservation
Sarah P. Fiske Legacy & Leadership Award - Dorothy Guzzo
Young Preservationist Award - Julie Kroon