The Florida Trust for Historic Preservation is proud to announce that the 2026 Florida Preservation Awards will be presented this May in St. Petersburg during the Preserve Florida Conference. These awards honor outstanding projects, organizations and individuals whose work is advancing historic preservation and celebrating the unique places that tell Florida’s story. Held alongside our statewide conference, the ceremony will bring together preservation professionals, advocates and community partners from across Florida for an evening dedicated to recognizing excellence and inspiring future work.
Key dates and deadline:
Nominations must be submitted online HERE and be sure to view the Nomination Guide linked to answer all submission inquiries!
The Florida Preservation Awards will be presented during the Preserve Florida Conference in St. Petersburg in May.
Award nomination deadline:
Friday, March 6, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. ET.
This year, we’re also featuring a brand-new preservation award category: Conservation, Preservation, Maintenance & Repair. This award recognizes best practices for the preservation of a building or a complex of buildings. This category may include residential, commercial, governmental, educational and institutional projects!
Work has also been done to streamline the application process, including engaging with new audiences and providing one-on-one assistance with nominations as needed.
As the organization embarks on another year celebrating Florida’s vibrant stories, the Florida Preservation Awards program invites nominations from across the state, highlighting the remarkable achievements that continue to shape and enrich our communities.
The nomination process begins online by visiting the Florida Preservation Awards web page or the page below. Don’t forget! Nominations are due by Friday, March 6.