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City seeks nominations for Historic Preservation Awards

By Lightning Reports, Published: March 8, 2026

Hendersonville’s Historic Preservation Commission invites the community to nominate outstanding preservation projects for the HPC Preservation Awards.

The awards celebrate individuals, businesses and organizations dedicated to preserving Hendersonville’s historic character through exemplary restoration and conservation efforts. 

The HPC Preservation Awards honors projects that protect and maintain the historic form, materials and character of significant structures or complexes. The projects, which must be in the city limits, should demonstrate a commitment to conservation, stabilization, restoration or reconstruction based on historical research and documentation. Awards are given in the following categories: 

• Residential: Recognizing preservation efforts in single-family homes, multi-unit buildings and other structures primarily used as residences. 
• Commercial: Honoring preservation efforts in businesses, institutions, cultural facilities, and other non-residential structures. 
• Cultural Heritage Award: Honoring exceptional individuals, organizations, or projects dedicated to preserving, promoting and celebrating the rich tapestry of Hendersonville history and cultural richness.  

Nominations will be evaluated based on: 

• Historical/Architectural Significance: The importance of the building or site on a local, state or national level, its architectural uniqueness and its representation of a particular style or tradition. 
• Authenticity/Integrity: The ability of the project to maintain the site’s original character, design and materials while respecting its historical significance. 
• Integration with Setting: The project’s harmony with its surrounding environment, including urban design, topography, and aesthetics. 
• Complexity/Extensiveness: The level of difficulty and scope of the preservation efforts undertaken. 

Community members may submit nominations by completing the form available here.

Nominations must include detailed descriptions, photographs and any supporting documentation that highlights the preservation efforts. If you have multiple entries, you must complete a nomination form for each individual entry. Submission deadline is 5 p.m. Friday, March 20. For more information, contact city planner Sam Hayes at shayes@hvlnc.gov.