Each year, the Florida Trust for Historic Preservation recognizes excellence in historic preservation around the state with the Florida Preservation Awards. Nominations are made by the public and award recipients are selected by the Florida Trust’s Awards Committee.
Above: A skiff being restored by master artisans of the Marco Island Historical Society, who received a 2022 Florida Preservation Award in the category of Organizational Excellence.
View the full press release of the 2026 winners!
Opa-Locka, Miami-Dade County
Key West, Monroe County
St. Petersburg, Pinellas County
Sarasota, Sarasota County
Miami, Miami-Dade County
Biscayne Bay, Miami-Dade County
Miami, Miami-Dade County
St. Augustine, St. Johns County
Sanford, Seminole County
Jacksonville, Duval County
St. Augustine, St. Johns County
Miami, Miami-dade County
Coral Gables, Miami-dade County
Miami, Miami-dade County
Wauchula, Hardee County
Tampa, Hillsborough County
Sarasota, Sarasota County
Osprey, Sarasota County
Lakeland, Polk County
Opa-Locka, Miami-Dade County
Coral Gables, Miami-Dade County
Florida Panhandle
Brooksville, Hernando County
Mount Dora, Lake County
Ocala, Marion County
Ocala, Marion County
Sarasota, Sarasota County
Miami, Miami-Dade County
Miami, Miami-Dade County
Titusville, Brevard County
St. Augustine, St. Johns County
Tavares, Lake County
Tallahassee, Leon County
Tallahassee, Leon County
St. Augustine, St. Johns County
Above: Past Florida Trust President and Trustee Emeritus Clay Henderson received the President’s Award in 2022.
In addition to the Florida Preservation Awards, the Board of Trustees recognizes exceptional service and commitment to community through its two Board Awards.
The Legacy Award is the Trust’s most prestigious honor for an individual, recognizing a person whose life exemplifies the guardianship of Florida’s historic properties through philosophy and action.
The President’s Award recognizes an individual’s lifelong achievements and leadership in state and national preservation arenas and service to the Florida Trust.
