Preservation Achievement Awards
Historic Pittsford provides leadership, advocacy, and education to preserve Pittsford’s diverse historic resources. Its annual Preservation Achievement Awards recognize individuals, groups, or organizations whose outstanding efforts supported Historic Pittsford’s mission and made a significant contribution to historic preservation in the community.
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Nominations may be submitted for a Preservation Achievement Award in any one of the following categories:
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Stewardship Award – for the sensitive preservation, restoration, rehabilitation or long-term maintenance and care of a historically significant property
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Advocacy Award – for leadership of public or private efforts in support of historic preservation
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Education Award – for the creation and implementation of programs, presentations, materials or educational activities which promote and support historic preservation
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Public Policy Award – for the creation and approval of public policy which advances the principles of historic preservation
Information and a nomination form for the 2025 Preservation Achievement Awards will be available here in March 2025.
2024 Preservation Achievement Awards
Historic Pittsford is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2024 Preservation Achievement Awards. The awards will be presented at Historic Pittsford’s Annual Meeting on July 21, 2024.
Preservation Achievement Award for Stewardship by a Group:
Winebrenner Design, Sally Jo and Robert Winebrenner
In recognition of the sensitive preservation, restoration, and rehabilitation of multiple historically significant properties in Pittsford, including prominent homes on Mitchell Road, Knickerbocker Road, and South Main Street.
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Preservation Achievement Award for Stewardship by an Individual:
Patrick and Lisa Valasek
In recognition of the historically sensitive addition to their circa 1890 Victorian style home that preserves the historic integrity and character of the home, complements the neighborhood, and contributes to the overall historic integrity of Pittsford Village.
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Preservation Achievement Award for Education:
Toni Stevens-Oliver,
4th grade teacher at Thornell Road Elementary School​
In recognition of outstanding dedication and innovative contributions to promoting historic preservation through education. Ms. Stevens-Oliver’s efforts educate and inspire students and demonstrate the influence that education can have in fostering a deeper understanding and appreciation of history.