May is an exciting month for all those who care about preserving the history and heritage of our country. Preservation Month is an annual event spearheaded by the National Trust for Historic Preservation that aims to raise awareness of the importance of historic preservation and cultural heritage.
In Pasadena, historic preservation month has been celebrated since 2004 with an annual awards program that recognizes positive contributions to historic preservation in the city. Awards are given to property owners, designers/architects and contractors for exceptional historic resource restoration or rehabilitation projects. Awards have also been given to recognize individuals that have contributed to multiple projects, for positive infill projects in historic neighborhoods, and for historic preservation educational efforts. Award nominations are accepted beginning in February each year and the awards event is held in late May.
This year’s Preservation Awards Ceremony will be held on Thursday, May 25, 2023, in the Viennese Ballroom at the Langham Huntington Hotel in Pasadena. The event will start with a reception and walking tour at 5:30 p.m., followed by the awards ceremony at 6:30 p.m.
If you’re interested in learning more about historic preservation in Pasadena or attending the awards ceremony, be sure to visit the City of Pasadena’s website at https://www.cityofpasadena.net/planning/planning-division/design-and-historic-preservation/historic-preservation/historic-preservation-awards/.