National Preservation Awards 2026

The National Preservation Awards are bestowed on distinguished individuals, nonprofit organizations, public agencies, and corporations whose skill and determination have given new meaning to their communities through preservation and sustainability of our architectural and cultural heritage. These efforts include citizen attempts to save or retrofit important landmarks; companies and craftsmen whose work restores the richness of the past using modern techniques; the vision of public officials who support preservation projects and legislation in their communities; and educators and journalists who help Americans understand the economic, environmental, and educational value of preservation.

The National Trust is now accepting nominations in the following categories:

• the Louise du Pont Crowninshield Award
• the Richard H. Driehaus Foundation National Preservation Awards
• the National Trust/Advisory Council on Historic Preservation Award for Federal Partnerships in Historic Preservation
• the Trustees’ Award for Organizational Excellence
• the Trustees Emeritus Award for Historic Site Stewardship

The deadline to submit nominations is Friday, March 20, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. your local time zone.         

For technical assistance with the application form, please visit https://www.submittable.com/help/submitter/         

For any other questions, please contact awards@savingplaces.org.