Santa Clara County Preservation Alliance

Award Eligibility Categories and Criteria Guidelines

 

1.      General Eligibility Information

 

Nominations should demonstrate creative solutions to the preservation and/or interpretation of Santa Clara County historic, cultural, and prehistoric resources.

 

Nominations should demonstrate how the project or activity conforms to applicable professional standards, such as the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Preservation, or other standards for archaeology, interpretation,

oral history, and other types of projects or activities.

 

Special consideration will be given to historic and cultural preservation projects/ activities that:

 

• Demonstrate successful public/private partnerships.

• Benefit the community and reflect community-centered and supported efforts.

• Promote sustainability and “green” design while preserving the historic fabric of a resource.

• Broaden the ethnic and cultural diversity of historic preservation activities.

 

2.      Individuals, Organizations, and Agencies

 

Any individual, organization, company, or Santa Clara County agency involved in historic or cultural preservation is eligible for nomination. Eligible nominees will have made significant contributions to the advancement of historic and cultural preservation and/or the preservation of historical resources in Santa Clara County. Nominations of those individuals and groups working at a grassroots level are especially encouraged. Awards are limited to one per nominating group and individuals may not self-nominate.

 

3.      Award Nomination and Selection Process

 

Santa Clara County historical societies, preservation groups and museums are welcome to nominate individuals or projects for award consideration. The SCCPA Steering Committee will evaluate nominations and select award winners based on the above criteria and the volume of nominations we receive.

 

Click on the Award Nomination Form to nominate a project or individual(s). The deadline to receive nominations is March 31st in order to evaluate nominations, choose award winners, include winners in the event program, and prepare awards. Handsome award plaques and commemorative photos will be provided to award winners.

 

4.     Projects

 

Restoration, rehabilitation or adaptive use of historic buildings, structures, sites, or cultural landscapes.

 

Activities related to the identification, protection, and interpretation of historic and prehistoric resources:

 

• Innovative efforts in historic preservation education, public outreach, or interpretive programs.

• Projects that demonstrate novel approaches to the protection of historic and/or prehistoric archaeological sites.

• Exemplary historical research projects, including oral histories.

• Projects that celebrate ethnic and cultural diversity of historic preservation.

 

Projects, ideally, shall have been completed within four years. Exceptions, including works in-progress projects, may be considered depending on the uniqueness and special circumstances of the project as determined by the SCCPA Steering Committee.

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