2009

Reprinted from the Idaho Statesman, June 28, 2009
By Statesman Staff

Preservation Idaho's 32nd annual awards were given Saturday in Nampa.

The Orchids, for positive contributions to historic preservation, went to:

Distinguished Preservationist:

Ann Swanson, Boise, for 25 years of Idaho preservation work.

Friend of Preservation:

Patricia Eames, McCall, for her work to preserve historic McCall.

Reprinted from the Idaho Press Tribune, June 27, 2009
By Press Tribune Staff

Annual 'Orchids and Onions' awards recognize efforts in downtown, at historic structure

NAMPA — Nampa won honors twice Saturday for its high priority to preserve historic buildings.

Partnering with the Nampa Historic Preservation Commission, Preservation Idaho and The Idaho Historic Preservation Council held the annual "Orchids and Onions" awards ceremony Saturday in Nampa's Masonic Event Center. 

Awarded to the Boise Independent School District for the Demolition of South Junior High School

Orchid: Cultural Heritage Preservation

Awarded to Aaron Scheff and the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality

Statewide

Orchid: Cultural Heritage Preservation

Awarded to Ms. Maddy Baker for her work in creating the Post Falls History Walk

Orchid: Cultural Heritage Preservation

Nampa

Orchid: Contribution to Historic Preservation

Nampa

Orchid: 2009 Excellence in Historic Preservation

8 miles north of Stanley in the Salmon-Challis National Forest