Registration Now Open for the 2026 Awards Announcement Event!
The New Hampshire Preservation Alliance’s annual Preservation Achievement Awards recognize individuals, organizations, and businesses whose work has benefited our state’s historic resources.
“We welcome this opportunity to recognize outstanding work and inspire others.”
This signature celebration honors the people, projects, and partnerships that elevate historic preservation across our state. These awards recognize exceptional achievements, including:
Thoughtful rehabilitation of treasured landmarks
Creative adaptive re-use
Steadfast stewardship
Visionary leadership that strengthens our communities.
Pictured: The Woman’s Club of Concord, 2023 Preservation Achievement Award Winner for rehabilitation and stewardship of the Chamberlin House.
Registration is now open for the 2026 Awards Announcement
This celebration is free to attend but we do ask that you register in advance.
About this year’s event:
Location: Concord City Auditorium, Concord, NH
3:00-4:45 p.m. Enjoy preservation-in-progress visits to learn more about the recently-restored High Victorian Woman's Club of Concord and the last-of-its-kind 1888 Concord Gasholder.
5:00-7:00 p.m. Celebration of 2026 Award Winners. With welcoming remarks from special guests and musical entertainment by Sugar River Band. Light reception follows seated program.
Our 2025 Preservation Achievement Award winners were unveiled at the Tilton School on Wednesday, June 11, 2025.
The awardees include the preservation of rare and iconic properties, care of community assets and gathering places, creation of needed housing, and other community development successes. Three of the projects had been previously listed to the Preservation Alliance’s Seven to Save endangered list because of disinvestment, uncertain futures, or possible demolition. Read more about this year’s winners by clicking below:
2025 Award Winners:
Bartlett Historical Society for the rescue and revival of St. Joseph Catholic Church
Henrietta Kenney for the preservation and stewardship of the 174 King Street barn, Boscawen
Town of Candia for the stewardship of the Smyth Memorial Building
Town of Bradford for the rehabilitation of the Bradford Town Hall
First Baptist Society & Religious Association of Lower Gilmanton for Restoration and Stewardship of the First Baptist Church
Chinburg Builders for the Rehabilitation of the Stevens Mill Complex, Franklin
Warner House Association for the Reconstruction of the Warner Carriage House
Molly Meulenbroek for Leadership and Advocacy in Rochester
John Merkle for Excellence in Preservation, Planning, and Civic Engagement
Steve Taylor for Outstanding Leadership in Advocacy and Education
History of the Awards
Now in its 37th year, the New Hampshire Preservation Alliance’s Preservation Achievement Awards have recognized over 300 individuals, organizations, and projects. Click below to see the full list of recipients.
Thank you to our program sponsors
Quick Links to Pages in the Events Section
Events Calendar Seven To Save Achievement Awards Conference Old House & Barn Expo Expo on the Road