2026 Historic Preservation Merit Awards
Recognizing extraordinary examples of projects preserving the historic buildings in Moore County, NC
The Pines Preservation Guild is excited to announce its third annual Historic Preservation Merit Award!
Between now and Dec 19, we are accepting nominations for extraordinary examples of preservation of a historic building in two categories: Commercial and Residential.
Projects nominated can be located anywhere within Moore County and the project must have been completed before Dec 20, 2026.
Be sure to check out the FAQs below for nomination information and judging criteria.
Nominations will be accepted until Friday, December 20, 2026 at 5pm
Awards will be presented to the winners at The Pines Preservation Guild’s Party for Preservation in February 2027
Winners of the 2025 Historic Preservation Merit Award :
Residential Winners:
The Friends of Weymouth
Project: rehabilitation of the circa 1916 Lamont Cottage in Southern Pines
Commercial Winners:
Friends of the Aberdeen Library and the Town of Aberdeen
Project: rehabilitation of the circa 1912 Wholesale Grocery Building in Aberdeen
FAQs
What are the judging criteria?
Nominations will be judged by how well they adhere to the National Park Service Standards for Rehabilitation
Successful projects make efforts to retain historic materials such as historic windows, flooring, woodwork, and other character-defining features. If you have questions about eligibility, please email us at hello@pinespreservation.org.
What constitutes a Commercial Structure?
Properties eligible for this award as a Commercial Structure are properties used for business purposes, such as generating income or providing a workspace.
Examples of Commercial Structures are:
Retail spaces
Hotels and resorts
Strip malls
Restaurants
Healthcare facilities
Industrial properties
Multi-family residential rental buildings with more than five units
What constitutes a Residential Structure?
Properties eligible for this award as a Residential Structure are properties used for living purposes.
Examples of Residential Structures are:
Single-family homes
Townhouses
Condominiums
Multi-family homes with four units or less
Does a building need to be on the National Register to be nominated?
No! Any building nominated needs only to be over 50 years old at the time of nomination (construction date before 1974).
Do I need to be the owner of a building to nominate it?
No, you do not need to be the owner!