May 8, 2014 - Nominations for the 2014 Historic Preservation Awards Program are now being sought by the Oak Park Historic Preservation Commission, citizen volunteers who advise the Village Board on historic preservation issues.
August 29 is the deadline for submissions.
Single-family residences, apartment buildings, commercial buildings, public/institutional buildings and religious structures may be nominated in the following categories – restoration, rehabilitation, adaptive use and additions/new construction. Additional awards are presented for stewardship, detail and design.
Projects must be located within the boundaries of the Village and should have been created within the past five years. Nominations need not be in an historic district. Interior work also may be considered in conjunction with exterior work.
The Historic Preservation Commission and the Environment & Energy Commission also are seeking applicants for a joint award for projects that address both historic preservation and sustainability issues.
Any resident, owner or tenant of eligible structures, members of local preservation and historical societies, and members of local boards and commissions may make nominations. The judges' decisions will be based upon the Historic Preservation Commission's Architectural Review Guidelines, which are based on the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation, as well as considerations of contextual and design appropriateness.
Nomination forms are available in Village Hall, 123 Madison St., by calling 708.358.5417 or by email to historicpreservation@oak-park.us. A nomination form also can be completed online or downloaded on this website. Nominations may be submitted online, in person, by U.S. Mail or via email.