To honor outstanding work in its field, the New Hampshire Preservation Alliance is seeking nominations for its annual Preservation Achievement Awards. The awards recognize individuals, organizations, or businesses in the categories of restoration and stewardship, rehabilitation and adaptive use, compatible new construction, public policy, and educational and planning initiatives. The deadline for submissions is March 12, 2010.  Download the forms here.

"We welcome this opportunity to recognize outstanding projects and people, offer thanks and inspire others," said the Preservation Alliance's executive director Jennifer Goodman. This year marks the Alliance's 21st year celebrating preservation achievement in New Hampshire. The Preservation Alliance has presented 151 awards, for achievements such PSNH's and PC Connection's renovations of historic buildings for corporate headquarters, the rescue of Daniel Webster Farm, the Wentworth-by-the-Sea hotel and the Epsom Meetinghouse, the restoration of the Gregg Free Library in Wilton, the re-use of the Plymouth Railroad Station, the proactive policies of the Lighthouse Kids, the Troy Heritage Commission, and a 5th grade walking tour of Antrim

Award program sponsors to date include The Duprey Company, LLC, Granite State Plumbing & Heating LLC, Lumber Barn, Preservation Company, and Tate and Foss Sotheby's International Realty.

"We will continue to highlight the most innovative preservation projects and inspiring champions in the state," said Goodman, "these projects are so important to the character of our communities and our state's economic vitality."

Individuals, organizations and businesses are invited to submit nominations. Applications are available on our website, www.nhpreservation.org, or by contacting the Preservation Alliance at (603) 224-2281 or admin@nhpreservation.org. The deadline for submissions is March 12, 2010. The awards will be presented in Concord on May 18.

Photo: The Haverhill-Bath Covered Bridge received an award in 2009.