Community Stewardship Awards

2026 Awards - Event Registration Opens 3/31/26

In 2026, Preservation Utah celebrates 60 years of protecting, reinvesting in, and stewarding Utah’s historic places.

The Community Stewardship Awards is our signature public celebration honoring the homeowners, craftspeople, architects, developers, community leaders, and organizations whose work strengthens historic places across the state. Bringing together preservation leaders, elected officials, industry professionals, and community advocates to celebrate excellence in preservation and community investment.

Save the Date

Location: Memorial House, Memory Grove Park

Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Reception: 9:00–10:00 AM
Award Ceremony: 10:00 AM–12:00 PM

Awardees and project team members—including owners, developers, architects, designers, contractors, and craftspeople—will be honored during the ceremony.

2026 Awards Important Dates

Nominations Open: December 1, 2025
Nomination Deadline: Monday, February 2, 2026
Jury Review: February 9–27, 2026
Awardees Notified: Week of March 9

Event Registration Opens: March 31, 2026

Awardees Announced: April
Awards Ceremony: April 28, 2026

Sponsorships Available

Corporate and foundation partners play a leadership role in making this celebration possible and benefit from exposure to homeowners, preservation professionals, developers, architects, civic leaders, and community advocates throughout Utah.

Sponsorship Information

Who was nominated?

Preservation Projects

Rehabilitation or restoration of historic buildings
Adaptive reuse projects that give new life to historic spaces

People & Organizations

Homeowners, craftspeople, architects, developers, planners, and community leaders
Nonprofits, grassroots advocates, and agencies advancing preservation
Legacy businesses and heritage organizations
Industry experts whose technical excellence strengthens Utah’s preservation field