2024 PRESERVATION AWARD WINNERS
We announced our 2024 winners on May 2 when we gathered for our annual meeting at Tier 2 Technologies. Here they are:
PRESERVATION, REHABILITATION, OR RESTORATION AWARD, RESIDENTIAL/SINGLE -FAMILY
1. 2795 Hillandale Circle, David and Sondralyn Thompson
Interior design by Carrie Robinson of Robinson Home. Members of the project team included: Andy Lewis of Lewis Electric; Jeff and Taylor Pyles of Cabinets-N-Woodworks, Jamie Rosier of NextGen; carpenters Roger and Travis Kitchens; and landscape designer Watson-Argo.
PRESERVATION, REHABILITATION, OR RESTORATION AWARD, COMMERCIAL, MIXED-USE AND MULTIFAMILY BUILDINGS:
2. 555 First St., Iyabo and Dr. Oyekunle Muraina of Macon Lung Center
The contractor was Flex Construction. David Karr of SunTrust Bank provided construction financing, and Joe Saturna of Saturna CPAs provided accounting services. Historic Macon served as the historic tax credit consultant on the renovation.
3. Churchills on Cherry, 557 Cherry St., Bruce and Nicholas Riggins
The design team was Russell Claxton and Alex Givens. Shawn Stafford and Kesia Stafford of Stafford Builders and Consultants served as the contractor. David Danzie Jr. of Synovus provided construction financing, and Historic Macon was the historic tax credit consultant on the renovation.
4. 504 Second St., Randy and Sherry Goss
Bob Brown and the team at BTBB Architects provided design services along with interior designer Carrie Robinson of Robinson Home. Wendy Sherlock and John Intoppa of Upward Construction were the general contractor and project foreman, assisted by Lowel Auker of Whitmer Custom Kitchens. Hughes Pinson of Renasant Bank provided the construction financing.
THE KATHERINE CARMICHAEL OLIVER STEWARDSHIP AWARD
5. Woodruff House, 988 Bond St., Mercer University
Leslie Underwood and John Patterson spearheaded an interior renovation, aided by Carrie Robinson. The Mercer physical plant under the direction of Russell Vullo played a critical role, as did Ken Smith and Johnny Stevens of BHI Construction.
6. Macon Housing Authority, Murphey Homes, Mounts Homes and Davis Homes
Mike Austin and Kathleen Matthews were the project leads for MHA, for work involving dozens of buildings across three campuses. The design was led by Will Stanford of BTBB Architects and Shauna Davis of Shauna Davis Interiors. Fyffe Construction implemented the vision. Aprio LLP provided accounting services, Wells Fargo was a key lender, and Ed Foskey of Synergy was the energy performance consultant. Zeffert and Associates was the accessibility consultant. Terracon provided environmental consulting.
REVITALIZATION AWARD
7. Billingslea Commons, 811 through 843 Forsyth St., Virgil Adams and Bryan Adams
The project team included BTBB Architects and Stafford Builders and Consultants. Historic Macon provided tax credit consulting services.
THE MARYEL RAMSAY BATTIN AWARD, Sue Coggins (honors exceptional contributions to HMF’s mission and organization)
8. Coggins is a committed volunteer who keeps the Flea Market’s holiday section well organized and stocked with treasures for Easter, Halloween, Christmas and more. Sue is a faithful volunteer at the warehouse on Wednesdays and Saturdays, when the crew gathers for months ahead o the spring and fall sales to organize and price donations.
JENNY THURSTON AWARD, Roscoe Ross (lifetime achievement in history preservation)
9. If you have been to Rose Hill cemetery or Washington Park, then you've seen Ross’s craftsmanship. He is a second-generation brick mason who has repaired and rebuilt gates, walls, piers, walkways, stairs, patios, chimneys and more throughout Macon. Perhaps his most visible recent project was to repair an arched entrance at Rose Hill Cemetery after a motor vehicle damaged it.
10. THAD E. MURPHEY PRESIDENT'S CHOICE AWARD, Hemlock Lofts, 805 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Dr. Quyen Luu
The former garage of a now demolished Coca-Cola bottling plant, the building languished until Dr. Quyen Luu took on the challenge of breathing new life into it. It took more than five years, but today Hemlock Lofts is leasing unique and stylish apartments. She used Historic Macon as a tax credit consultant,, opening the doors for a members-only tour in February. Architects Kamal Azar and Julie Auburn of Azar and Walsh designed the space. Chuck Stroud and the team at Stroud Construction served as general contractors. Stephanie Surles at Howard, Moore and McDuffie CPAs provided accounting services, and Ben Sapp and the team at RPM Vesta will provide property management. Credit also goes to Donna and Michael Phillips and Shawn Harrison.
2023 PRESERVATION AWARD WINNERS
We announced our 2023 winners on May 4, 2023, when we gathered for our annual meeting at JBA. Here they are:
Preservation, Rehabilitation or Restoration Award: 461 Third St. NewTown Macon, Camp Interiors, BTBB Architects, Kunj Construction.
Preservation, Rehabilitation or Restoration Award: 596 Cherry St. NewTown Macon, Stafford Builders, Robinson Home, BTBB Architects.
Preservation, Rehabilitation or Restoration Award: 415 Cherry St. Dr. Annissa Jones and her husband, Deon Aiken; BTBB Architects.
Preservation, Rehabilitation or Restoration Award: 350 Second St. Woodward Hotel and Quill at the Woodward. NewTown Macon, Wes Griffith, Ryan Griffin, Robinson Home, BTBB Architects, Kevin “Scene” Lewis.
Revitalization Award: Enslaved People Project. Erica Woodford, Stephanie Woods Miller, Julie Grimm, Dr. Chester Fontenot.
Revitalization Award: Empire Lofts. Brooks Patterson.
Katherine Oliver Carmichael Stewardship Award: Washington Avenue Presbyterian Church.
Katherine Oliver Carmichael Stewardship Award: Wesleyan College.
Maryel Ramsay Battin Award: Mimi Morris
Jenny Thurston Award: Bill Causey.
Thad E. Murphey President’s Choice Award: Washington Block. Ryan Sanders, Stroud and Co., Robinson Home, BBBT Architects.
2022 PRESERVATION AWARD WINNERS
We announced our 2022 winners on May 4, 2022, when we gathered for our annual meeting at Grant’s Lounge. Here they are:
Preservation, Rehabilitation or Restoration Award: Residential/Single Family
122 Buford Place, Nick and Jeana Bush
Preservation, Rehabilitation or Restoration Award: Commercial
Robert Train Building, 715 Oglethorpe St.
Preservation, Rehabilitation or Restoration Award: Commercial
Alexander IV Senior Living, 3769 Ridge Ave.
Revitalization Award
Walter Elliott, Jim Barfield, “Mid-Century Macon 1945-1969”
Revitalization Award
Storytellers Macon, Koryn Young, executive director (third from left)
Katherine Oliver Carmichael Stewardship Award
Campus of St. Peter Claver Church and Catholic School, Father Bill McIntyre
Jenny Thurston Award (for lifetime achievement in historic preservation)
Tom Yun, YSY Construction
Maryel Ramsay Battin Award (for service to Historic Macon)
Brad and Stacey Pearce
Thad E. Murphey President’s Choice Award (Given to the most important preservation effort of the year)
Hotel Forty Five
2021 ANNUAL MEETING & Preservation awards
(hybrid event - in person and online options on May 27 at 6 p.m.)
On May 27, 2021, we gathered in person and virtually for the 2021 HMF Annual Meeting & Preservation Awards. The event was held at Triangle Arts (206 Lower Elm St.) in Macon’s Industrial District.
5-6 p.m. Reception showcasing Kinjo Kitchen + Cocktails
6-7 p.m. Annual Meeting and Awards Presentation
2021 PRESERVATION AWARD WINNERS
2020 ANNUAL MEETING & Preservation awards
(premiered virtually 5.14.20 at 6 PM)
(THE FIRST FIVE MINUTES HAVE NO AUDIO - PLAY SOME LITTLE RICHARD!)
On May 14 we gathered virtually for the 2020 HMF Annual Meeting & Preservation Awards. Check it out at our Facebook page if you’d like to see the real-time interaction. We also simulcasted on WMUB (Cox Channel 112).
Every May, Historic Macon recognizes outstanding preservation projects with our Annual Preservation Awards.
Click here to download our nomination form. Or nominate online today!
Hard copies can be mailed to:
Historic Macon Foundation
P.O. Box 13358
Macon, GA 31208
2020 PRESERVATION AWARD WINNERS
2019 Preservation award winners
Award Categories
PRESERVATION, REHABILITATION, OR RESTORATION AWARD
RESIDENTIAL/SINGLE-FAMILY Awards projects of single-family homes that are treated according to the National Park Service's definitions of preservation, rehabilitation, or restoration.
COMMERCIAL, INSTITUTIONAL, RENTAL, OR MUNICIPAL Awards commercial, institutional, rental or municipal projects that follow the National Park Service's definitions of preservation, rehabilitation, or restoration.
Definitions are as follows:
Preservation -places a high premium on the retention of all historic fabric through conservation, maintenance, and repair. It reflects a building's continuum over time, through successive occupancies, and the respectful changes and alteration that are made.
Rehabilitation -emphasizes the retention and repair of historic materials, but more latitude is provided for replacement because it is assumed the property is deteriorated prior to work.
Restoration -focuses on the retention of materials from the most significant time in a property's history, while permitting the removal of materials from other periods.
REVITALIZATION AWARD Recognizes a project or work that makes an exception contribution to the community and/or a pioneering investment in historic districts that are in desperate need of revitalization.
KATHERINE CARMICHAEL OLIVER STEWARDSHIP AWARD Honors owners or caretakers who ensure their buildings stay in excellent condition over a period of decades by consistently maintaining their properties.
JENNY THURSTON AWARD Honors an individual for lifetime achievement in the field of historic preservation.
MARYEL RAMSAY BATTIN AWARD Honors exceptional contributions to the mission and organization of Historic Macon Foundation over many years.
THAD E. MURPHEY PRESIDENT'S CHOICE AWARD Recipient is selected by the chair of Historic Macon's Board of Trustees and honors exceptional contributions to our community.
2018 Preservation Award Winners
2017 Preservation Award Winners
