Awarded to an organization or  individual that has created new initiatives and new opportunities for preservation, education, and/or community engagement in New Jersey.

Awarded to a local historical commission or committee that has undertaken new initiatives, provided long-term quality work to their community or successfully overcome recent obstacles.

This is a lifetime achievement award to salute individuals that have made important and sustained contributions to the understanding and promotion of historic preservation and history in New Jersey.

Awarded to an individual, organization, or project which contributes to a greater understanding of New Jersey’s diverse populations through history.

Awarded to a preservationist under the age of 40 making important contributions to the preservation field in New Jersey through their work or service.

Awarded to an individual, organization or project whose writing has made a major contribution to the historic preservation field.

Awarded to an individual or organization that demonstrates excellent craftsmanship skills or education in construction related activities applicable to the process of preservation, rehabilitation, restoration, or reconstruction.

Awarded to preservation document(s) exhibiting exceptional merit in the field of historic preservation.  The following documents are examples of documents that can be nominated under this category: NR forms, innovative surveys or plans which contributes to regional or statewide knowledge of historic resources and/or context; architectural design guidelines, local ordinances, or publications.

Awarded to preservation project(s) exhibiting exceptional merit in the field of historic preservation. The following projects are examples of types of projects that can be nominated under this category, not an exclusive list. The restoration, rehabilitation or adaptive reuse of historic buildings, structures, sites, cultural landscapes or maritime properties – especially projects that incorporate sustainability, green design and/or urban revitalization – through historic preservation.