On January 31, 2012, the Maryland Historical Trust awarded its Preservation Awards for 2012. The awards are presented annually by MHT’s Board of Trustees and represents the highest level of recognition for historic preservation and heritage education project in Maryland. Fourteen awards across nine categories were awarded to individuals and organizations across Maryland. Full descriptions of each project and its partners is available at the MTH press release (PDF).
Excellence in Media and Publications:
Annapolis: City on the Severn, A History
The War of 1812 in Charles County’s Backyard: A Virtual Tour
Montgomery County Historic Preservation Interactive Mapping Initiative
Excellence in Community Engagement:
Cambridge City Hall Renovation Plans
Community Impact:
Rehabilitation of the Most Precious Blood Church for use as the Betterton Community Center
Preservation Partnerships:
Rehabilitation of the Old Towson Jail
Rehabilitation of the Ridgeley Rosenwald School
Excellence in Commercial Rehabilitation:
Outstanding Stewardship of Historic Properties by a Government Agency:
C&O Canal National Historical Park
Outstanding Stewardship of MHT Easement Properties:
Outstanding Organizational Leadership at the Local Level:
Four Rivers Heritage Area; Carol Benson, Pat Barland, Donna Ware, Donna Hole
Outstanding Individual Leadership at the Local Level:
Elizabeth Scott Shatto