Historic Landmarks Awards

Mayle & Hungate Buildings, Old Post Office

http://ghpa.org/awards/

Citation Program
Certifying Historic Properties
Has been selected for recognition as an _____ of signification historic merit worthy of preservation. This plaque is to be held in trust for the BHPA by the owners of the building as long as the building is maintained in a manner consistent with it’s historic significant.

Idea
 

Orchids and Onions awards, an awards ceremony designed to celebrate those
individuals and organizations that have made a positive contribution to
historic preservation, and in turn to bring awareness to those projects
which have shown an insensitivity to historic preservation.
 

Orchids can be awarded in the following categories:
 

• Historic Buildings: tasteful restoration, addition, or remodel of an
existing building (residential or commercial)
 

• New Construction: new construction that enhances a historic neighborhood
or historical theme (residential or commercial)
 

• Friend of Preservation: non-professional individuals distinguished for
service in historic preservation. This would include, but would not be
limited to, those who volunteer for preservation organizations, historical
societies or museums.
 

• Distinguished Preservationist: professionals distinguished for service in
historic preservation. This award would go to someone whose job it is to
further the cause of Historic Preservation in Idaho through direct projects
or education.
 

• Miscellany: programs, studies, classes, practices, etc. that deal with the
topic of preservation. This category would also cover projects that deal
with prehistoric or culturally significant sites in Idaho.

Onions can be awarded in the following category:
 

• Individuals or corporations who demolish historically significant
buildings or sites.
 

• New construction that is insensitive or ignorant of the neighborhoodís
history.