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Celebrate Preservation in NEO at our 2026 Celebration of Preservation Awards!

Cleveland Restoration Society invites you to the Celebration of Preservation awards program on Friday, March 20th, 2026!

Each year, the Cleveland Restoration Society and AIA Cleveland recognize outstanding historic preservation projects from the region during our annual Awards Program. Come party at the historic Ariel LaSalle Theater, a past award recipient, and celebrate the efforts of this year’s award winners. Ticket includes appetizers and wine/beer. 

Sponsorship Deadline: Friday, March 6, 2026, at 5:00PM

Ticket Deadline: Friday, March 13, 2026, at 5:00PM

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A graphic showing the historic Ariel LaSalle Theater and text that read "Celebration of Preservation"
Cleveland Restoration Society and AIA Cleveland are pleased to announce this year’s 2026 Celebration of Preservation Award Winners! Click through to see this year’s winners.
The The Nest on Madison, pictured, has been selected to receive a Honorable Mention for Small Commercial Renovation.
The Nest on Madison, pictured above, has been selected to receive a Honorable Mention for Small Commercial Renovation.
University Circle Inc. Offices at Magnolia House, pictured, has been selected to receive a Preservation Achievement Award.
University Circle Inc. Offices at Magnolia House, pictured above, has been selected to receive a Preservation Achievement Award.
The Painesville Tower, pictured, has been selected to receive an Award of Merit for Community Impact.
The Painesville Tower, pictured above, has been selected to receive an Award of Merit for Community Impact.
The Noble-Miller Home, pictured, has been selected to receive a Heritage Home Program Award.
The Noble-Miller Home, pictured above, has been selected to receive a Heritage Home Program Award.
The Trinity Block, pictured, has been selected to receive a Superior Neighborhood Impact Award.
The Trinity Block, pictured above, has been selected to receive a Superior Neighborhood Impact Award.
Globe Iron, pictured, has been selected to receive a Superior Rehabilitation of an Industrial Building Award.
Globe Iron, pictured above, has been selected to receive a Superior Rehabilitation of an Industrial Building Award.
Record Rendezvous, pictured, has been selected to receive an Outstanding Storefront Restoration Award.
Record Rendezvous, pictured above, has been selected to receive an Outstanding Storefront Restoration Award.
Fidelity Hotel, pictured, has been selected to receive an Oustanding Retrofit of a Historic Structure Award.
Fidelity Hotel, pictured above, has been selected to receive an Oustanding Retrofit of a Historic Structure Award.
The Weizer Building, pictured, has been selected to receive an Award of Excellence for Façade Restoration.
The Weizer Building, pictured above, has been selected to receive an Award of Excellence for Façade Restoration.
Oviatt House Inc., pictured, has been selected to receive an Award of Distinction for Restoration and Rehabilitation.
Oviatt House Inc., pictured above, has been selected to receive an Award of Distinction for Restoration and Rehabilitation.
Sandusky Public Library, Erie County Jail, & Follet House, pictured, has been selected to receive an Award of Distinction for the Preservation of Cultural Landmarks.
Sandusky Public Library, Erie County Jail, & Follet House, pictured above, has been selected to receive an Award of Distinction for the Preservation of Cultural Landmarks.
Shiloh Baptist Church, pictured, has been selected to receive an Award of Excellence for the Restoration of a Historic Feature & The AIA Craftsmanship Award.
Shiloh Baptist Church, pictured above, has been selected to receive an Award of Excellence for the Restoration of a Historic Feature & The AIA Craftsmanship Award.
The Bulkley Building, pictured, has been selected to receive a Distinguished Restoration and Adaptive Use Award.
The Bulkley Building, pictured above, has been selected to receive a Distinguished Restoration and Adaptive Use Award.

Projects are nominated by the community and reviewed by a jury of historic preservation experts and certified architects. This year, jury members include:

  • James R. Haas
  • Brian Broadus, AIA
  • Maura Flaherty
  • Derek Garceau
  • Larry Hennessey, AIA
  • Todd Mayher, AIA
  • Christopher Toddy, AIA
  • Amy Weinfurtner

For more information, contact Peggy Sexton, Events Coordinator,
at psexton@clevelandrestoration.org.