Yesterday evening, Knox Heritage held its annual meeting and 2009 Preservation Awards ceremony, and among those honored for their efforts in historic preservation was our very own Jack Neely. He snared the Media Award for his new book, Market Square: A History of the Most Democratic Place on Earth.
Also getting props were Mayor Bill Haslam who was named Preservationist of the Year, and Lee Ingram for Volunteer of the Year.
For the full list of winning people and properties, hit the jump to read the press release.
KNOX HERITAGE ANNOUNCES THE 2009 AWARDS IN PRESERVATION
"Fantastic Fifteen" Honored With Other Distinguished Winners
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. - Knox Heritage held its Annual Meeting and Preservation Awards on Wednesday, November 18 at the Bijou Theatre. The meeting, led by Knox Heritage Board President John Craig, featured a presentation by professional house planner Jack Thomasson and the bestowing of the 2009 Fantastic Fifteen and other awards, including the Preservationist of the Year. Over 150 Knox Heritage members, award honorees, and special guests gathered to celebrate the successful year of the non-profit historic preservation organization and to recognize the best in preservation within Knox County.
The 2009 award winners are as follows:
Ronald E. Childress Award for Preservationist of the Year
Mayor Bill Haslam
Greystone Award
4 Market Square
4MS, LLC and Smee+Busby Architects
Knox County Mayor Award
Legacy Parks Foundation
Mayor of Knoxville Award
500 Block of Gay Street
500 Block LLC, Design Innovations Architects, and S&W Grand
Media Award
Market Square: A History of the Most Democratic Place on Earth
Jack Neely and Market Square District Association
Volunteer of the Year
Lee Ingram
Fantastic Fifteen
Cardinal Enterprises and Kinsey Probasco Hays
Brownlow Lofts/1305 Luttrell Street
Preservation Rehabilitation
Kaye P. Stoneking
726 Scenic Drive
Preservation Rehabilitation
David Canada, Jason Canada
2032 Jefferson Avenue
Preservation Rehabilitation
Steven Ownby
2949 Vandeventer Avenue
Continuing Maintenance
John Michael Elliot/501 Arthur
501 Arthur Street
Preservation Rehabilitation
Lincoln Memorial University
Duncan School of Law/601 W. Summit Hill Drive
Continuing Maintenance
Knoxville Housing Partnership and Taylor Made Plans
2401 Wilson Avenue, 2414 Wilson Avenue, 2409 Louise Avenue & 2441 Selma Avenue
Compatible New Construction
Knoxville Habitat for Humanity and Elizabeth Eason Architecture
1007, 1011 & 1015 Knoxville College Drive
Compatible New Construction
David Arthur & Eula M. Pratt
4100 E. Governor John Sevier Highway
Continuing Maintenance
Knoxville Preservation & Development, LLC
1200, 1203, 1204 & 1206 N. Central Street and 103 & 105 Anderson Avenue
Preservation Rehabilitation
Testerman Testerman & Buckner, LLC
129 W. Jackson Avenue
Preservation Rehabilitation
Mark Heinz, Dewhirst Properties, LLC
JFG Flats/200 W. Jackson Avenue
Preservation Rehabilitation
Cardinal Enterprises and Kinsey Probasco Hays
1012 & 1016 Victorian Way and 402, 404, 406 & 414 11th Street
Preservation Rehabilitation
City of Knoxville Department of Community Development
Façade Improvement Program
Continuing Maintenance
Martha Kern, George Kern
Strong Stock Farm/8220 Rutledge Pike
Continuing Maintenance
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