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Kentucky Heritage Council
Ida Lee Willis Memorial Foundation Preservation Awards and Student Photo-Essay winners to be celebrated Tuesday
Kentucky Heritage Council
MEDIA ADVISORY
29th Annual Ida Lee Willis Memorial Foundation Preservation Awards to be presented Tuesday
Ceremony will also recognize Statewide Photo-Essay Competition winners
Release Date Contact: Diane Comer
IMMEDIATE 502-564-7005, ext. 120
May 21, 2007 diane.comer@ky.gov
WHAT:
29th annual Ida Lee Willis Memorial Foundation Preservation Awards, sponsored by the Ida Lee Willis Memorial Foundation, and presentation of student winners of the 2007 Statewide Photo-Essay Competition, sponsored by the Kentucky Heritage Council / State Historic Preservation Office and Preservation Kentucky, Inc.
WHEN:
2 p.m. Tuesday, May 22
Henry Clay Hotel
604 S. Third Street, Louisville
INTERVIEW OPPORTUNITIES:
Stephen Collins, chair, Ida Lee Willis Memorial Foundation
Donna M. Neary, Kentucky Heritage Council executive director and state historic preservation officer
Joanna Hinton, executive director of Preservation Kentucky, Inc.
IDA LEE WILLIS MEMORIAL PRESERVATION AWARD WINNERS
[NOTE: Embargoed until 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 22]
Ida Lee Willis Memorial Award, presented to the individual who has demonstrated outstanding dedication to the cause of historic preservation in the Commonwealth:
- David L. Morgan, Washington, D.C., former executive director of the Kentucky Heritage Council and state historic preservation officer
Preservation Project Awards, recognizing outstanding examples of restoration or rehabilitation of historic buildings, or other types of projects that have had a positive impact on Kentucky’s built environment:
- Henry Clay Hotel, Louisville, presented to William Weyland and Off Broadway Owner, LLC
- Bourbon County Courthouse dome, Paris, presented to Bourbon County Fiscal Court
- Howard-Hardy House, 429 S. 2nd Street, Louisville, presented to Cathedral Commons Development, LLC
Service to Preservation Awards, honoring those who have furthered historic preservation activities or have had a positive impact in their communities, including individuals, organizations, public officials, financial institutions, news media, and/or volunteers:
- Yvonne Giles of Lexington
- City of Bardstown / Bardstown Historical Review Board
- State Representative Arnold Simpson (D-65) of Covington
Ida Lee Willis Memorial Preservation Awards recognize those who have demonstrated an understanding of and an appreciation for the value of preserving and reusing Kentucky’s historic and prehistoric resources, whether through the restoration of an important structure or community resource or through a lifetime commitment to encouraging and promoting historic preservation. The awards are named for Ida Lee Willis, the first Executive Director of the Kentucky Heritage Commission (now the Kentucky Heritage Council) and widow of former Governor Simeon Willis. It was during Mrs. Willis’ tenure that Kentucky’s successful state historic preservation program was initiated.
The Art of Preservation was the theme of the 2007 Statewide Photo-Essay Competition, through which students were challenged to tell the story of a historic place, why it should be adaptively reused or preserved and how it can continue to be useful. In addition to photographing and writing about a historic property, students were required to submit a copy of their essay to at least one local decision-maker – with a goal is to stimulate young peoples’ interest in historic preservation and provide an opportunity for them to interact with local leaders regarding its importance to their community.
2007 Photo-Essay Award Winners
Elementary (Grades 1-5)
First Place: Natalie G. Sams
5th Grade, Louisville Collegiate School
Conrail Railroad Bridge
Second Place: Allie Evans
3rd Grade, Calvary Elementary School
Lebanon
Bradfordsville School
Third Place: Tie – Haleigh Mack (3rd grade)
and Jordan Doyle (4th grade)
Tollesboro Elementary School
Himes General Store
Middle School (Grades 6-8)
First Place: Hannah Elizabeth Wilson
6th Grade, Lebanon Middle School
Dodd House
Second Place: Chris Brewer
6th Grade, Fairview Middle School
Ashland
Westwood Gym
Third Place: Alysa Wilfong
8th Grade, Newport Middle School
Corpus Christi
High School (Grades 9-12)
First Place: Daniel S. Baker
12th Grade, McCreary Central High School
Whitley City
Stearns Company Office
* Also winner of the first Kentucky Unbridled
Spirit Award for capturing the spirit of his
community
Second Place: Thomas Wolfe
11th Grade, Frankfort High School
Cove Springs Waterworks
Third Place: Courtney Hallis
9th Grade, Lafayette High School
Lexington
Old Courthouse
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An agency of the Kentucky Commerce Cabinet, the Kentucky Heritage Council / State Historic Preservation Office is responsible for the identification, protection and preservation of historic and cultural resources throughout the Commonwealth, in partnership with other state and federal agencies, local communities and interested citizens. This mission is integral to making communities more livable and has a far-ranging impact on issues as diverse as economic development, jobs creation, affordable housing, tourism, community revitalization, environmental conservation and quality of life. www.heritage.ky.gov
Preservation Kentucky is a membership-based, non-profit organization dedicated to preserving Kentucky’s historic resources through education and advocacy. Preservation Kentucky provides an important link between the public and private sector and also helps monitor and promote preservation-friendly legislation at the local, state and federal levels. By working for the restoration and adaptive reuse of historic properties today, the economic benefits of historic preservation will help to safeguard the unique Kentucky landscape for future generations. www.preservationkentucky.org
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