Awards are presented annually to local projects for a broad range of preservation activities, including stabilization, rehabilitation, restoration and adaptive reuse of historic structures; sensitive additions and modernizations; preservation of historic streetscapes; landscape preservation; and archaeology.

Award winning projects can include private residences, commercial properties, publicly- owned buildings, not-for-profit institutions and historic landscapes. Properties must be at least 75 years old to be eligible and primary emphasis will be given to exterior preservation, rehabilitation or restoration. However, if interior work is open to the public, it is also eligible for consideration.

Nomination
A project can be nominated either by the property owner or by another individual or group, such as a neighborhood organization, building contractor, architect or town body. Nominations from the general public are strongly encouraged.

Program Organizers
The Chatham Preservation Awards are a joint initiative of the Chatham Historical Commission, the Historical Business District Committee, the Chatham Historical Society, a not-for-profit community organization, and the Chatham Garden Club. For more information, see the application or contact Margaret Martin at 508-945-2493 or email: chathamhistoricalsociety@verizon.net.

Information Requirements and Checklist
A complete nomination must include the following items:

• __Completed Nomination Form (Click here for printable form.)
• __Project narrative- Provide details on the history and significance of the house or site, the project's goals, and a description of the work involved in the preservation effort.
• __List of contributors - On a separate sheet of paper, provide the names and contact information of all contributors having a significant role in the accomplishment of the project. This may include architects, contractors, craftspeople, consultants, and other professionals, as well as volunteers, nonprofit organizations, and municipal offices.
• __Photographs- include four or more excellent quality color photographs, preferably showing the structure or location before, during, and after the project. Historical images will also be appreciated. Note that photographs will not be returned.
• __Additional information - Include any additional materials and information of significance to the nomination.

Application Guidelines

• All materials must be clearly identified with the name/address of the nominated project.
• For building and landscape projects, include clearly identified "before" and "after" shots. Photos of the work in progress are also helpful. Clear, well-composed photographic images taken in good weather conditions are strongly encouraged. Digital images are acceptable (JPEG or TIF) at a resolution of at least 300 DPI.
• Only activities completed between January 1, 1995 and January 1, 2007 may be nominated for the 2007 awards program.
• Additional materials may be requested.
• All Submissions become the property of the Chatham Historical Commission/Chatham Historical Society and will not be returned.
• Nominator grants permission for materials to be used for presentation and publicity purposes. Appropriate credit will be given.
• Award winners will be notified by mail.

Nomination Submission
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF PAPERWORK: Friday January 19, 2007
PLEASE MAIL OR DELIVER NOMINATIONS TO:
Chatham Historical Commission
Town Hall-
549 Main Street-
Chatham, MA 02633

For further information, visit the Historical Commission pages of the town web site: www.town.chatham.ma.us

Where appropriate, the projects will also be evaluated using the U.S. Secretary of the Interior's Guidelines for the preservation and rehabilitation of historic structures.

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