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Construction Design & Engineering
Posted: May 8, 2026
Nominations open for 2026 Rhody Awards for historic preservation
Providence, RI Rhody Awards for Historic Preservation nominations are open for the 2026 Rhody Awards!
Do you know a person or project whose preservation achievement deserves to be applauded?
Help us recognize people who have made a difference in their community, and projects that inspire others to protect special places in Rhode Island. People or projects can only be considered for an award if they are nominated! Nominations must be for projects, programs, or activities in Rhode Island completed between January 1st, 2025, and June 1st, 2026.
Award Categories
Awards are offered in multiple categories to encompass many forms of historic preservation.
Service and Dedication Awards
For individuals or organizations that have made significant, long-term contributions to the field of preservation.
Preservation Project Awards
For building and landscape rehabilitation or restoration projects (including homeowner awards).
Community Impact Awards
For activities and projects that support historic preservation in our neighborhoods, cities, and towns.
Stewardship Award
For the decades-long preservation of buildings or landscapes by an individual or organization.
For 17 years The Rhody Awards has celebrated the best in historic preservation, showcasing the many beneficial impacts to communities across our state. Each year we call on the people of Rhode Island to nominate those who have made great preservation achievements, difference in their communities through preservation work, and those who have inspired others to protect Rhode Island’s special places.
An independent jury of historians, architects, developers, community leaders and preservationists will review and select our final nominees.
Last year’s awardees included work that supported affordable and low-income housing, revitalized local economies, promoted accessible design, and protected iconic landmarks for present and future generations.
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