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.

2025 Honor Awards Celebration

Tuesday, March 25 from 5:30-7:30pm Johnson Hall Opera House 280 Water Street, Gardiner

The one-hour program will begin promptly, followed by a reception with light appetizers and a cash bar. Join us for the celebration!

Past Honorees Across Maine

Use the map to view honorees in your area or browse by year below.

2024 HONOR AWARDS CELEBRATION

On March 21, Maine Preservation held a ceremony for its Honor Awards at Union + Co in Bath, recognizing 8 rehabilitation projects and one preservation advocate.

Photos by Joshua Langlais

2024 Honor Award Winners

Thank you to our Sponsors:

The Honor Awards are made possible through the generous contributions of our corporate sponsors. Opportunities to support our three signature events in 2024 are still available.

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2023 HONOR AWARDS CELEBRATION

On March 22, Maine Preservation held a ceremony for its Honor Awards at the Maine Maritime Museum, recognizing 10 rehabilitation projects and one preservation advocate.

2023 honor award winners

2022 Honor Awards Celebration

On March 22, Maine Preservation held 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.

our 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