38th Annual Preservation Achievement Awards

38th Annual Preservation Achievement Awards
October 21, 2026 | 5:30–7:30PM | Boston Athenaeum

Join Boston Preservation Alliance for the 38th Annual Preservation Achievement Awards, an evening to celebrate preservation excellence across Boston. This year honors six projects alongside Steven Samuels, recipient of the Susan Park President’s Award, and Margaret Ings, recipient of the Codman Award for Lifetime Achievement.

Within the Boston Athenaeum, guests will enjoy passed hors d’oeuvres, gourmet food stations, and an open bar. Raise a glass and connect with others who care deeply about the city and its historic places. This is a party you don’t want to miss!

Tickets are $250 for the public ($225 for Alliance members) and $150 for young professionals ($125 for young professional Alliance members).

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2026 President's & Codman Award Winners

Susan Park President's Award for Excellence: Steven Samuels

The founder and chairman of Samuels & Associates, Steven Samuels has demonstrated throughout his career that preservation and development are not competing objectives, but essential partners in creating a vibrant Boston.