Awards Ceremony

Saturday, May 19, 2012
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Masonic Temple
215 N 10th St
Boise, ID 83702

$25 non-members
$20 members

Doors open at 10:30 a.m. Ceremony starts at 11:00 a.m. Lunch and building tour afterwards.

2012 Recipients

• Download the press release.

Excellence in Historic Preservation

Awarded to projects that have demonstrated outstanding adherence to the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards in preservation, restoration, renovation, or adaptive reuse (residential or commercial).

• Silver City School House Restoration, Silver City, ID – An authentic historic restoration of an important landmark by the Historic Silver City Foundation, Inc.
• Weiser Union Pacific Railroad Train Depot, Weiser, ID – The combined efforts of the City of Weiser and the Weiser Architectural Preservation Committee renovated this historic depot under the direction of ZGA Architects & Planners, Chartered.

Contribution to Historic Preservation

Awarded to projects that have been successful in the tasteful restoration, addition, or remodel of an existing building (residential or commercial).

• Anderson House, Hailey, ID– A renovation of a building dating from Hailey’s early history by the Wood River Land Trust.
• A.G. Changnon Residence, Idaho Falls, ID - A success story of refurbishment and renovation by the Carr Foundation that strengthened a neighborhood in the process.

Distinguished Preservationist

Awarded to professionals distinguished for service in historic preservation. Nominees for this award would be those whose job it is to further the cause of Historic Preservation in Idaho through direct projects or education.

• Karen Owsley, Moscow, ID - Leadership and distinguished work as a preservation-minded architect.

Friend of Preservation

Awarded to non-professional individuals distinguished for service in historic preservation. This includes, but is not limited to, those who volunteer for preservation organizations, historical societies or museums.

• Lila Hill, Meridian, ID – Long-term commitment to civic projects providing accessibility to Meridian history.
• Jim See, Wallace, ID – Downtown Wallace historic preservationist noted for Pulaski Tunnel Trail.
• Kathy Strickland, Emmett, ID – Diligent researcher who combed the history of Ola Cemetery.

Cultural Heritage Preservation

Awarded to educational programs and projects that have made a positive impact toward the preservation of cultural heritage and open spaces, as well as the restoration and rehabilitation of historic landmarks and roadside architecture.

• Minidoka Honor Roll, Hunt, ID – Re-creation of a memorial to Japanese-American WWII veterans from the Minidoka Relocation Center by the Friends of Minidoka.
• The Hat on the College of Idaho Campus, Caldwell, ID – Renovation of Caldwell’s early interurban transportation history by the College of Idaho and the Caldwell Historic Preservation Commission.
• St. Mary’s Catholic Church Addition/Remodel, Boise, ID – Addition to the church which allowed it to maintain its historic presence at 26th and State.

2012 Onion Award

Awarded to individuals or corporations who demolish historically significant buildings or sites or new construction that is insensitive or ignorant of the neighborhood’s history.

• Demolition of Linger House, Idaho Falls, ID - An unnecessary demolition by the First Presbyterian Church of Idaho Falls that undermines the historic and aesthetic character of an adjacent residential neighborhood despite public opposition to the demolition.

Evaluation and Selection

Each year, an impartial jury is appointed by Preservation Idaho to review all nominations. This jury is typically made up of architects, preservationists, and historians. Evaluations are based upon information submitted in the nomination application.