RHODY AWARDS FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION
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Rosecliff Mansion (Dave Hansen, Preservation Society of Newport County)
Rosecliff, Newport | October 20, 2024!
SOLD OUT!
Tickets for the 2024 Rhody Awards have been sold out, but you'll be able to vote for your favorite awardee video starting Monday, October 21st!
The event will run from 4pm to 7pm. A cocktail reception featuring hors d'oeuvres and an open bar will take place for the first half of the event, followed by a seated ceremony for the second half.
2024 Rhody Awardees Announced
Preserve Rhode Island is proud to announce the 10 recipients of the 2024 Rhody Awards for Historic Preservation. Each year, Preserve RI celebrates the remarkable achievements of individuals and organizations for their efforts in utilizing historic preservation to strengthen our communities, improve quality of life, and address social challenges. This year's awardees span from Newport to Pawtucket to West Warwick, showing that preservation efforts impact communities across the state.
This year’s recipients, selected by an independent jury, are being honored for work that includes:
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protecting and restoring iconic landmarks that enhance the state’s tourism industry and connects Rhode Islanders to our shared history
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converting abandoned mill buildings into much needed housing (including affordable housing) as well as spaces for community services
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adapting historic houses for both contemporary living and rising sea levels
"Each year we are amazed by the determination and perseverance of individuals and organizations committed to utilizing Rhode Island’s historic buildings to create positive change for their communities. We are in awe of their hard work and dedication.”
-Valerie Talmage, Executive Director
Thank You to Our Sponsors!
Without our sponsors, the Rhody Awards would not be possible!
Diamond
Fox Hill Farm
In Memory of Scott Mathison
Platinum
Gold
Barry and Rebecca Preston
Silver
Jane Driver,
Realtor
Wendy Nicholas Dorsey & James Dorsey
William & Dione Kenyon
Clark
Schoettle
John & Ann
Woolsey
Bronze
Adler's Design Center & Hardware
BankRI
Brewster Thornton Architects, LLP
Citizens Bank, N.A.
City Kitty Veterinary
City of Pawtucket
Easterbrooks & Associates
Jerry and Janie Dauterive
Historic New England
John Canning & Co.
Kirby Perkins Construction
National Trust Insurance Services
Newport Window Restoration
Pella Windows and Doors of Southern New England
Preservation Strategies, Inc.
Brent Runyon
Saccoccio & Associates
South County Tourism Council
Riemer & Braunstein LLP
Sash and Solder Stained Glass
Site Specific, LLC.
Slate and Copper Services
Chris and Jen Suellentrop
Taste Design, Inc.
The Damon Company
Cristina Thayer
Shawen Williams and Andrew MacKeith
Urban Design Group
Copper
Barbara Sokoloff Associates, Inc.
Charles E. Millard, Inc.
E.F. O'Donnell & Sons Co., Inc.
Haynes de Boer Associates
Heritage Alliance of Pawtucket
Keene Architecture
KITE Architects, Inc.
Newport Restoration Foundation
Providence Preservation Society
Salve Regina University
Rhode Island Housing
TF Morra Tree Care, Inc.
About the Rhody Awards
For 16 years The Rhody Awards has celebrated the best in historic preservation, showcasing the many beneficial impacts to communities across our state. Each year we call on the people of Rhode Island to nominate those who have made great preservation achievements, difference in their communities through preservation work and those who have inspired others to protect Rhode Island's special places.
An independent jury of historians, architects, developers, community leaders and preservationists will review and select our final nominees. Last year's awardees included work that supported affordable and low-income housing, revitalized local economies, promoted accessible design, and protected iconic landmarks for present and future generations.
AWARD CATEGORIES
Service and Dedication Awards
For individuals or organizations that have made significant, long-term contributions to the field of preservation
Preservation Project Awards
For building and landscape rehabilitation or restoration projects
Community Impact Awards
For activities and projects that support historic preservation in our neighborhoods, cities, and towns
Stewardship Award
For the decades-long preservation of buildings or landscapes by an individual or organization
See Photos From Last Year's Event
The United Theatre, Westerly
Photos by Maddie Van Photography
About the venue:
In 2022, the Ocean Community United Theatre, Inc., won a Historic Preservation Project Award for their reimagining of a historic vaudeville theatre and department store into a state-of-the-art facility for music education, performance, cinema and community gathering. Click here to see their Rhody Awards video.