The annual Maine Preservation Honor Awards have celebrated excellence in historic preservation since 1998, focusing on the transformative rehabilitation of historic buildings and the people that make those projects possible. We also want to recognize the grassroots efforts of folks advocating for important places in their communities, the creative activation of underused open spaces, the long haulers who steward historic buildings across the state, and the legacy businesses that serve as cornerstones of our downtowns. It is through these projects and people that the cultural and economic vitality of Maine is strengthened for the future.

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2022 Honor Award Celebration

On March 31, Maine Preservation held a virtual ceremony for its annual Honor Awards. Since 1998, the organization has celebrated excellence in historic preservation, focusing on the transformative rehabilitation of historic buildings and the people that make those projects possible.

View the full program and learn more about the winners below.

Read the News Release

2022 Honor Award Winners:

2020 Honor Awards Celebration

Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Maine Preservation’s signature annual event was held online in 2020 with the week-long celebration of preservation successes, culminating in a terrific, LIVE online party on November 12, 2020. Read on to learn more and see 2020’s winning projects!

At the live, online event, we shared stories from the award winners and revealed the winner of the People’s Choice Award.

View the full program here (show begins at 10:15 minute mark)":

See below for detailed information, including photographs and our presentation video, available for each winner.

2020 Honor Award Winners:

2019 Honor Awards CelebratioN

Maine Preservation’s Honor Awards ceremony took place on Wednesday, November 20 at the Portland Country Club with 160 industry pros, preservationists, and old place lovers in attendance. The 2019 Honor Awards recognized 12 projects, plus Renys Inc. for its commitment to Maine’s downtowns and the Isle Au Haut Lighthouse Swimmers for their innovative approach to fundraising for preservation.

Read our press release rounding up the 2019 Honor Awards winners.

Read coverage of the Honor Awards in MaineBiz.

Detailed information, including photographs and our presentation video, are available for each winner.

our 2019 Honor Award Winners:

2018 Honor Awards

Detailed information, including photographs and our presentation video, are available for each winner.

our 2018 Honor Award Winners:

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2017 Honor Awards

2016 Honor Award Recipients

2015 Honor Award Recipients

2014 Honor Award Recipients

2013 Honor Award Recipients

2012 Honor Award Recipients