The Texas Historical Commission (THC) is pleased to announce the nomination period has opened for the 2023 THC Preservation Awards.
The THC offers annual awards to recognize worthy accomplishments and exemplary leadership in the preservation of Texas? heritage. The THC accepts nominations for the following categories of annual historic preservation awards:
- Governor?s Award for Historic Preservation
- Ruth Lester Lifetime Achievement Award
- John Ben Shepperd County Historical Commission Leadership Award
- George Christian Outstanding Volunteer of the Year Award
- John L. Nau, III Award of Excellence in Museums
- Curtis D. Tunnell Lifetime Achievement Award in Archeology
- Anice B. Read Award of Excellence in Community Heritage Development
- Texas Historical Commission Award of Excellence in Preserving History
- Texas Historical Commission Award of Excellence in Historic Architecture
- Texas Historical Commission Award of Excellence in Media Achievement
These awards are typically presented at the following year's Real Places Conference.
The THC?s most prestigious award, the Governor?s Award for Historic Preservation, is presented in a special ceremony arranged with staff of the Governor?s Office.
The deadline for submissions for the 2023 THC Preservation Awards is July 21 at 5 p.m.
Winners will be decided at the Commission's October 2023 Quarterly Meeting, and all nominees will be notified of their status shortly thereafter.
Learn more about eligibility requirements and guidelines for the 2023 THC Preservation Awards and download nomination forms at thc.texas.gov/awards.
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