2026 Historic Columbia Preservation Awards Application

2026 Historic Columbia Preservation Awards Application
Each year Historic Columbia celebrates Preservation Month through an awards program recognizing notable examples of preservation, rehabilitation, and restoration projects that have maintained or added to Columbia and Richland County’s historical, architectural, and cultural heritage. When merited, persons or entities whose contributions have advanced local preservation efforts are championed through the distinguished Preservation Leadership Award.

Award applications are due COB Monday, February 16, 2026.

For a full timeline of the nomination and selection process, click here.
Please review
Required Materials Checklist
prior to completing nomination form.
AWARD CATEGORIES
Preservation, Rehabilitation or Restoration (residential/single-family) - projects involving single-family homes that are treated according to the National Park Service's definitions of preservation, rehabilitation, or restoration.
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Preservation, Rehabilitation or Restoration (commercial, institutional, rental or municipal) - commercial, institutional, rental, or municipal projects that follow the National Park Service's definitions of preservation, rehabilitation, or restoration.
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Revitalization (any ownership or use) - may include renovations to historic properties that are not academically correct, or new construction in a historic district that is of exceptional quality or sparks new investment. Recognizes a project or work that makes a special contribution to the community and/or a pioneering investment in historic districts in need of revitalization.
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Preservation Leadership - recognizes an individual, corporation, governmental agency, community, or neighborhood association that has significantly contributed to the advancement of historic preservation in the community.

More Information
Submitted By
Name*

First NameLast Name
Organization, if applicable
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
E-mail*
example@example.com
Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Award Category
Preservation, Rehabilitation or Restoration (residential/single-family)Preservation, Rehabilitation or Restoration (commercial, institutional, rental, or municipal)Revitalization (any ownership or use)Preservation Leadership
Project Statement

Please upload a statement (no longer than one page, single-spaced in 12-point font) describing the project for which the individual or organization is being nominated.
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Photos and Photo Map Submissions
Images

Please upload a minimum of four high resolution digital images illustrating the project, before and after when possible.
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Please review
Photography Best Practices
before submitting your images.
Please provide credit information for each image:
Photo Map

Please upload a minimum of four high resolution digital images illustrating the project, before and after when possible.
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Please review Photo Map Best Practices (Commercial or Residential) before submitting your images.
Project Information

Provide the names and details of those involved in the project EXACTLY as needed for inclusion in all print materials, including the award certificates, programs, presentation, "Historically Speaking" issue, and press release.
Property Owner*
Property Owner Contact Name*

First NameLast Name
Property Owner Contact Email*
example@example.com
Contractor
Contractor Contact Name

First NameLast Name
Contractor Contact Email
example@example.com
Architect
Architect Contact Name

First NameLast Name
Architect Contact Email
example@example.com
Preservation Consultant
Preservation Consultant Contact Name

First NameLast Name
Preservation Consultant Contact Email
example@example.com
Photo Release
Potential Photography Uses:

Historic Columbia's printed issue of Historically Speaking; Historic Columbia website, including Preservation Awards page and any blog posts on winners; social media use to promote Preservation Award winners; and submission from Historic Columbia to media regarding announcement of winners.
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2026 Historic Columbia Preservation Awards Application

AWARD CATEGORIES

Submitted By

Award Category

Photos and Photo Map Submissions

Project Information

Photo Release