Bestowed annually since 1988, the Preservation Achievement Awards honor outstanding achievements in historic preservation and compatible new construction in Boston. Celebrated for their positive impact on the city’s built environment, winning projects are looked upon as models for future preservation work. We believe that creating a better future for Boston lies in preserving its past.
2020 Preservation Achievement Award Winners
Codman Award for Lifetime Achievement
The Codman Award recognizes outstanding and career-long contributions to historic preservation and conservation in Boston.
2020 Codman Award for Lifetime Achievement: Carl Nold
President’s Award for Excellence
The President’s Award recognizes an individual or organization who has enhanced the success and vibrancy of Boston in ways aligned with the Alliance’s mission.
2020 President’s Award for Excellence: Jim Batchelor and Arrowstreet
2019 Winners:
2019 Preservation Achievement Award Winners
2019 Codman Award for Lifetime Achievement: Andrea Gilmore
2019 President’s Award for Excellence: Larry Curtis and WinnCompanies
2018 Winners:
2018 Preservation Achievement Award Winners
Previous Codman Award Winners:
2012 — Richard J. Bertman
2010 — Dr. Judith Selwyn
2007 — Paul McGinley
2006 — Joe and Susan Park
1997 — Robert G. Neiley
1990 — Henry Lee
1988 — Stephen Coyle
Previous President’s Award Winners:
2017 — Boston Red Sox
2016 — Shawmut Design/ Construction
2015 — Jonathan Davis
2014 — Howard Elkus and David Manfredi
Learn how to nominate an award.