MHC now accepting Preservation Awards nominations

From the Metropolitan Historical Commission:

The Metropolitan Historical Commission is pleased to announce a call for nominations for the 2009 Preservation Awards. The MHC is now accepting nominations for our 34th awards program. The public is invited to submit any pre-1958 building or structure in Davidson County that has been restored, rehabilitated, or carefully maintained over time.

Categories for nominations include:
Residential (Single-family and Multi-family)
Commercial Buildings
Religious Properties
Engineering and Industrial Structures
Educational and Institutional
Infill (new construction located within a context of historic architecture)

Nominations will be judged on their architectural merit and/or historical interest, soundness of condition, creativity in adaptation for contemporary use, and sensitivity to historic architectural character. Winners receive an awards certificate and plaque to display on the winning properties. All nominated properties will be featured in an awards ceremony on Thursday, May 21, where the winners will be announced.

Nomination forms are available through the Metropolitan Historical Commission website or by calling the Metropolitan Historical Commission at (615) 862-7970. Completed forms are due Friday, April 10. Please contact me if you have any questions about the program. We look forward to seeing nominations from your neighborhood!