Celebrating Excellence in Historic Preservation
Each year, Historic Annapolis, Inc. (HA) issues annual Preservation Awards to celebrate individuals, groups, or projects that exemplify dedication to historic preservation in Annapolis.
These awards celebrate the people and efforts that help safeguard our city’s architectural heritage, historic places, and cultural resources for future generations. Through their commitment to preservation, our honorees play an important role in keeping Annapolis’s rich history alive and ensuring its stories continue to be shared.
Explore our past Preservation Award recipients below and join us in celebrating their contributions to preserving the places and heritage that make Annapolis unique.
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PRESERVING THE PAST. INSPIRING THE FUTURE.
Celebrating the people and projects that bring Historic Annapolis’s mission to life through their commitment to preservation.
2025
- Old Treasury Building — Landmark Preservation Award
- Nannetta Hall — Excellence in Historical Interpretation Award
- Richard Hillman — Lifetime Achievement Award
- Jane McWilliams — Annapolis History Award
- John Pantelides — Cultural Heritage Award
2024
- Dean D’Camera — Chairman’s Leadership Award
- Kenneth Tom — Community Service Award
- Alma Cropper — Preservation Advocacy Award
- Carol Benson — Lifetime Achievement Award
- The Honorable Sarah K. Elfreth – Preservation Leadership Award
2023
- Tim Leahy
- Vince Leggett
- Sylvia and Jim Earl
2022
- Jeff Brown of Lewis Contractors — Remarkable Dedication to the Brice House Restoration
- Governor Larry Hogan — Remarkable Dedication to the Brice House Restoration
2021
- Phyllis Tee Adams—Significant Contribution as a Community leader
- Annapolis Maritime Museum & Park—Creative Maritime Heritage Programming
- Grant Dehart—Lifetime Achievement in Preservation
- Janice Hayes-Williams—Significant Contribution to the Field of Historic Preservation
- Marcia Miller—Leadership in Historic Preservation
- Kevin and Laura Smith—Substantial Investment and Stewardship of the Sands House
2020
- Bill And Judi Kardash – Stewardship of Acton Hall
- Anna E. Greenberg – Lifetime Achievement Award
- Constance Ramirez – Lifetime Achievement Award
2019
- Mike Halbig And Jan Thorman
- Preservation Maryland – Preservecast
- Usna – Coffee Shop @ Gate 3
- Michael Dowling – “Distinguished Preservationist”
- Rodney Little – Lifetime Achievement Award
2018
- Three Sisters – Adaptive Reuse and Substantial Reinvestment
- Elm Street Development/The Underwood Group – Substantial Reinvestment in and Protection of Primrose Hill
- Peter And Kathy Miller – Investment in and Stewardship
- Sharon Kennedy – Lifetime Achievement Award
- Sen. John C. Astle – Lifetime Achievement Award
2017
- Kagan Law Group – Renovation Of 238 West Street; Adaptive Reuse Category
- Sadona Salon and Spa; Substantial Reinvestment
- City Of Annapolis Historic Preservation Division for the “Weather It Together” Initiative, For Exemplary Community Based Program
- The Charles Carroll House, Reconstruction of the 18th Century Porch Entrance and Substantial Investment in Significant 18th Century Building.
- Mr. Drake Witte, A Lifetime Achievement Award for His Significant Contribution to the Field of Historic Preservation.
2016
- Jim O’hare For the Rehabilitation Of 43 Lafayette and Use of Historic Tax Credits
- Mr. Mark Pipkin, The William Slicer House, Stewardship Awards
- Alderwoman Rhonda Pindell Charles and the Greater Parole Community for Community Heritage Programs and Landmark Listing of Parole Health Center
- Diane Rey, Preservation Award and Volunteer of the Year for Portrayal of Anne Catherine Green.
2015
- Maynard Burgess Exterior Restoration, Public-private Partnership (City of Annapolis, Kann Partners, Lewis Construction)
- Sands House Stewardship Award to Jane Campbell Chambliss and Pete Chambliss, Ann Jensen and Family
- Mark Coale, Annapolis Paint – Partnership Award
- Joe Rubino – Restoration Award of Historic Storefront
- Hogshead Volunteers – Volunteer Appreciation Award
2014
- Annapolis City Hall Renovation Award, Kann Partners, Alderwoman Classie Hoyle, David Jarrell
- Annapolis Elementary School Renovation Award
- 98 Shipwright Street – Stewardship Award
- 121 Prince George Street, Renovation, Awarded To The Campbell Family
2013
- Charles Carrol – The Barrister House, Renovation Award. Jay Schwartz, Lead Architect Recognized
- 9 Cathedral, Price-lerner Residence, Good Stewardship and Best Practices in Preservation.
- Paul Koch – Special Appreciation Award
2012
- Orlando Ridout V, Lifetime Achievement Community Service
- 15 Maryland Avenue, Rehabilitation/Restoration Award. Awardees Included Fourth Street Design Studio and Pilli Development