Historic Preservation Awards

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The Historic Preservation Awards program recognizes and supports the efforts of individuals, businesses and organizations who have made significant contributions to the preservation of buildings, neighborhoods, traditions and other historic resources in the Queen City.

For 30 years, more than 230 recipients have been recognized for a wide variety of preservation efforts in 40 different categories. The annual event has become the MHA’s largest fundraiser to support its non-profit mission of collecting, preserving and sharing the history of Manchester.

The 31st Annual Historic Preservation Awards were held May 23, 2023 at Saint Anselm College. Click here to watch a video of the awards presentation.
Thank you to all of our Sponsors who made this event a success! Click here to download the program book.

We are pleased to announce the following recipients who will be honored at this year’s event:

Homeowner’s Award: Michael and Lynn Murphy for their home at 1053 River Road

Adaptive Reuse Award: Linda Murphy of Bare Knuckle Murphy’s Boxing for 163 Lake Avenue

Restoration of a City Landmark Award: City of Manchester for the Civil War Memorial at Veterans Park

Stewardship Award: Grace Episcopal Church for Grace House at 98 Lowell Street

Lifetime Achievement Award: Justine “Brownie” Gengras

Sponsorship opportunities are available! Please click our sponsorship form or here to pay online.

Click here to purchase tickets to the event.

Click here to view a list of previous recipients.

If you are interested in nominating a person, organization or business for a Historic Preservation Award, please complete the HPA Nomination Form. Nominations for 2024 are open through December 2, 2023.