All award submissions must be in digital format. Nominations may be submitted on a flash drive sent to the Metropolitan Historical Commission office (multiple nominations may be submitted together on one drive) OR through an online file-sharing service (such as Dropbox) to [email protected]. Do not email submission materials (photos) directly to the Metropolitan Historical Commission.
If you have questions, please contact Scarlett Miles at [email protected] or 615-862-7970 extension 79778.
Deadline to apply
Nominations are due Monday, March 3, 2025.
Applications must include
- 2025 Preservation Awards Nomination Form (Adobe PDF)
- 2025 Preservation Awards Project Team Members (Microsoft Excel)
- Folder with Individual JPEG Images (see Images); and
- Description of Photos and Photo Credits, if appropriate (Microsoft Word)
Images
All entries must include an image of the front elevation of the building or structure as it appears today. Other images that help convey the before and after conditions for the judges are current views of other elevations, historic photographs, shots of details, views of original conditions, work in progress, and the completed project. Other supporting documentation, such as technical drawings, may be submitted if they contribute to the explanation of the project. Include interior photos of publicly accessible spaces and if interior rehabilitation is addressed in project narrative (residential properties).
Submit digital photos in a JPEG format via a file-sharing service (such as Dropbox) to [email protected] or on a flash drive, along with the Nomination Form and list of Project Partners. Identify all images and limit number to no more than 30. Do not email images directly to the Metropolitan Historical Commission.
Supporting materials/media are not returnable. Submission of photographs and all other material authorizes the Metropolitan Historical Commission to use them for judging and award presentation, and to publish such material in the course of its activities. The Metropolitan Historical Commission reserves the right to use submitted images in presentations, reports, press releases, web postings, or any other formats.
Confirmation of Receipt
We will confirm receipt of all applications. If you do not receive a confirmation within one week of your submission, please contact Scarlett Miles at [email protected] or 615-862-7970 extension 79778.