Preservation AwardPreservation Awards
Guidelines for Selection of the Town of Barnstable’s Preservation Awards
1.) Preservation Project Award
Given to an individual(s) or organization that has restored, rehabilitated,
or reconstructed a historic structure, building, property, or landscape in the
Town of Barnstable in the year of 202X.
2.) Preservation Service Award
Given to an individual whose acts have shown a commitment to the
preservation of the history of the Town of Barnstable. In the past, this award
has been received for such acts as:
• researching/preserving historic documents, photographs, artifacts of
Barnstable’s past
• authoring books on the history of Barnstable
• offering lectures and/or tours on the history of the Town of Barnstable
• educating the public of our Town’s history via newspaper, radio, blog or
website
• participating in the activities/missions of organizations dedicated to
enriching and/or preserving Barnstable’s rich history
The applications will be reviewed by the Barnstable Historical Commission’s
(BHC) for nominations. BHC members who have nominated an indi vidual or
structure/landscape should recuse themselves from the sub -committee.
The names of the individuals/organizations that the BHC sub -committee
recommends for the Preservation Awards will then be offered to the BHC for
consideration and selection. A vote by BHC members will be taken for
each suggested recipient one month after the sub-committee’s
recommendations.
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The awards will be presented by a member(s) of the BHC at a Town Council
meeting when possible.
Town employees and Board members e xcluded?????
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