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Awards

PRESERVATION AWARDS

For nearly half a century, the Heritage Foundation of Williamson County, TN, has recognized preservation projects and individuals who made significant contributions within the field of historic preservation. In 1974, the Williamson County Historical Society began recognizing the efforts of local preservationists with its “Architectural Awards.” By 1977, the awards program became a joint effort of the Society and the Heritage Foundation.  A decade later, the Heritage Foundation took on the Awards ceremony, transforming it into the Preservation Awards.

The Preservation Awards recognize rehabilitation, restoration, preservation and craftsmanship of residential and commercial structures that complement the historic character of Williamson County. The awards are based on preservation contributions by an individual, group or project to Williamson County. 

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Today, the Heritage Foundation recognizes the best commercial and residential projects in the following categories:

Excellence in Preservation through Rehabilitation

Excellence in Preservation Through Restoration

Excellence in New Construction in a Historic District

Excellence in Heritage Preservation

Outstanding Work by a Craftsperson

See our past winners below:

2023 PRESERVATION AWARD WINNERS

Lifetime Preservation Achievement Award:

Ms. Thelma Battle, African-American historian of Williamson County

Excellence in Preservation Through Rehabilitation (Residential): 

402 Bridge Street, owned by Ryan and Laura Grant

Excellence in Preservation Through Rehabilitation (Commercial): 

412 Main Street, Stable Reserve

Excellence in Preservation Through Restoration:

The Log House at Wyatt Hall, Dr. Benny and Mrs. Alix Woody

Excellence in Preservation Through Restoration of Material Culture:

Ms. Robanne Legan, Southall Meadows

Excellence in Craftsmanship:

Dr. Benny Woody

Excellence in Heritage Preservation:

Wyatt Hall, Dr. Benny and Mrs. Alex Woody

2022 PRESERVATION AWARD WINNERS

Excellence in Preservation Through Rehabilitation (Residential): 

Faup-Salazar Residence @ 1371 Columbia Avenue (nominated by 906 Architects) 

Excellence in Preservation Through Rehabilitation (Commercial): 

LeHew Mansion / Franklin Innovation Center (nominated by 906 Architects) 

Excellence in Infill in a Historic District:

502 11th Ave N., Hard Bargain Neighborhood Association 

Excellence in Preservation Through Restoration:

McLemore House, African American Heritage Society of Williamson County 

Excellence in Heritage Preservation:

Preservation Park Historical Panels, Town of Thompson’s Station

2021 PRESERVATION AWARD WINNERS

Preservation through Restoration:
David McEwen House — Owners: Vanderbilt Legends Club

Preservation Advocacy Award:
City of Brentwood Historic Commission for work saving the historic Owen-Primm House from demolition

Excellence in Infill in a Historic District:
Harpeth Square Mixed-Use development — Submitted by: 906 Architects

Heritage Preservation:
Downtown Franklin Rotary Club Headstone Cleaning Project — Downtown Franklin Rotary Club (organizer) with contributions and assistance from Morning and Noon Rotary Clubs

 

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2020 PRESERVATION AWARD WINNERS

Preservation through Restoration
Slave Dwellings at Ravenswood Mansion –City of Brentwood

Preservation through Rehabilitation
Puckett’s of Leiper’s Fork — Rob and Shanel Robinson

Excellence in Infill in a Historic District
Renasant Bank, 815 Columbia Ave, Franklin, — Cyril Stewart, AIA

Craftsperson
Stained Glass Restoration, Emmanuel Stained Glass Studio, Inc — Cornerstone Presbyterian, Franklin

2019 PRESERVATION AWARD WINNERS

Preservation through Rehabilitation (Residential)
501 Murfreesboro Rd
Architect Team: 906 Studio architects

Preservation through Rehabilitation (Commercial)
231 Public Square
Owners:  D9 Development, Heartland Partners & Crews Public Square
Architect Team: Studio 8 Design

Craftsperson
231 Public Square
David Lovell, Lovell’s Masonry
Owners: D9 Development, Heartland Partners & Crews Public Square
Architect Team: Studio 8, Heartland Partners (General Contractor)

Preservation through Restoration
1919 Owen-Jones House
Owners: Tina and Roger Jones

Heritage Preservation
Hard Bargain Neighborhood Association

Preservation Perseverance Award (special recognition)
Morton-Brittain House
Nolensville Historical Association

Mary Pearce Legacy Award

Since 2017, the Mary Pearce Legacy Award is given during the Heritage Foundation’s Annual Meeting. The award is named in honor of one of the Foundation’s former executive directors. The award honorees are selected by the Heritage Foundation Board of Directors based on the individual’s ability to inspire others to make significant contributions to historic preservation.

2017 RUDY JORDAN

2018 CALVIN AND MARILYN LEHEW

2019 ED SILVA