THE PRESERVE POMONA AWARDS
FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION
PRESERVING POMONA: THE AWARDS FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION
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THE PRESERVE POMONA AWARDS FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION
PROCESS
Winners of the Preserve Pomona Awards will be chosen in the following manner.
1. Nominations are due March 1st. Nomination forms are available online at the City of Pomona’s web site.
2. In March, A subcommittee of the Historic Preservation Commission reviews the nominations and forwards recommendations to the Historic Preservation Commission for consideration.
3. At the April Historic Preservation Commission meeting, the Commission will determine the award winner(s).
4. The City Council will present the awards at one of their meetings in May, during Historic Preservation Month.
The Preserve Pomona Awards for Historic Preservation are the City of Pomona’s annual awards program that recognizes outstanding achievements in the restoration, preservation and rehabilitation of Pomona’s historic properties.
The Pomona Guide to Historic Preservation
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CATEGORIES
RESTORATION AWARD
For achievement in the preservation of a historic resource, that is in keeping with the historic character of that resource and an excellent example of the use of architectural styles, colors, detail, materials or craftsmanship.
REHABILITATION AWARD
For achievement in the rehabilitation of the exterior of a historic resource. The criteria for judging is the same as the Restoration Award.
LANDSCAPE PRESERVATION AWARD
For achievement in the restoration or preservation of landscaping of a historic resource. The type of landscaping used is reviewed to see if it is typical of the landscaping that would have been used with the particular style or time period of when the landmark was built. The types and placement of plants and hardscape is also evaluated for the comparability of the period of signifi cance.
AWARD OF MERIT
For achievement in the ongoing preservation of an historic resource. The resource must be an excellent example of an architectural style and, required continued preservation to remain as excellent example of an architectural style. The ongoing e ff orts must preserve historic character of the resource and consist of excellent examples of colors, details, material or craftsmanship
PROJECT OF THE YEAR
For achievement in the preservation, rehabilitation or restoration of an historic resource through a single historic preservation project that was been completed during the previous Calendar Year.
PRESERVATIONIST OF THE YEAR
For distinguished leadership in the preservation of Pomona’s History and Heritage.
ELIGIBLE PROJECTS
In order to be eligible for a Preserve Pomona Award the property must meet the following criteria:
1. The property must be a designated Local Historic Landmark, a Contributing Structure in a local Designated Historic District, or must be listed individually or as a contributing resource to a historic district listed on the National Register of Historic Places or the California Register of Historic Resources; and
2. Project must have been completed in the previous calendar year (January 1 to December 31)(Excep t for categories recognizing ongoing preservation eff orts);
3. The project must have obtained the proper permits/approvals from the City of Pomona; and
4. The property must not have any open code enforcement cases.
CITY OF POMONA
505 South Garey Avenue
Pomona, CA 91766
(909) 620-2311
www.pomonaca.gov