[MassHistPres] MHC 2008 Preservation Awards

[Lewis, Ann-Eliza @ SEC]

William F. Galvin, Secretary of the Commonwealth and Chairman of the
Massachusetts Historical Commission (MHC), is pleased to announce that
the MHC is accepting nominations for the 30th Annual Preservation Awards
Program.

Administered by the Massachusetts Historical Commission (MHC), the
Preservation Awards Program recognizes preservation projects and
individuals that have displayed an outstanding commitment to historic
preservation in Massachusetts. Projects completed in the years 2004,
2005, 2006, and 2007 are eligible for consideration. The MHC encourages
local historical commissions and societies, preservation professionals,
and individuals to nominate outstanding preservation projects for this
honor. Nominations must be received at the MHC's office in the State
Archives Building by 5:00pm on Monday, March 3, 2008.

"The MHC's Preservation Awards Program highlights the important
contributions of individuals and organizations to the preservation of
historic resources in Massachusetts," Galvin said. "This is an excellent
opportunity to recognize a significant historic preservation
accomplishment in your community. I encourage everyone to nominate
exemplary projects or outstanding individuals that have demonstrated an
outstanding commitment to preservation."

The MHC accepts nominations in the following categories:
*	Adaptive Reuse
*	Archaeology
*	Education and Outreach
*	Individual Lifetime Achievement (20 or more years of exemplary
service to historic preservation in Massachusetts)
*	Landscape Preservation
*	Local Preservationist
*	Rehabilitation and Restoration

Nomination forms and guidelines for the 30th Annual Preservation Awards
are available on the Massachusetts Historical Commission's website
www.sec.state.ma.us/mhc or by calling the MHC at 617-727-8470. E-mail
inquiries may be sent to mhc at sec.state.ma.us.