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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PRESERVATION AUSTIN CELEBRATES 60 YEARS OF PRESERVATION MERIT AWARD WINNERS AUSTIN, Texas, October, 19, 2020 – Commemorating the 60th year of the Annual Preservation Merit Awards, Preservation Austin is delighted to once again recognize ambitious and innovative approaches in preserving the city’s unique architectural, cultural and environmental heritage. This year’s 11 honorees represent categories from the preservation of cultural landscapes, to education efforts and the rehabilitation of historic properties. With humble beginnings in 1960, the Annual Preservation Merit Awards honors projects and advocates who demonstrate inspired preservation efforts that defend Austin’s unparalleled legacy. “We love showcasing these projects and amplifying all the creativity and passion that makes them possible,” said Lindsey Derrington, Executive Director of Preservation Austin. “They show what historic preservation looks like in the 21st century and make Austin a more fulfilling place to call home.” The 2020 Preservation Merit Awards includes an ensemble of diverse award winners. With projects including the reformation of a nearly 100-year-old machine shop into a contemporary beer hall and the rehabilitation of a historic Italian Renaissance Revival mansion, recipients of this year’s awards have gone above and beyond. The Special Recognition Awards segment also recognizes the likes of Public City and the Old Austin Neighborhood Association for their education and advocacy accomplishments. Preservation Austin brings together professionals from the preservation, design and nonprofit worlds to serve on its jury each year and to select exemplary projects with community impact. The 2020 Preservation Merits Awards Jury included: •Erin Dowell, Senior Designer, Lauren Ramirez Styling & Interiors •Melissa Ayala, Community Engagement & Government Relations Manager, Waterloo Greenway Conservancy •Murray Legge, FAIA, Murray Legge Architecture •Elizabeth Porterfield, Senior Architectural Historian, Hicks & Company •Justin Kockritz, Lead Project Reviewer, Federal Programs, Texas Historical Commission Winners will be honored throughout the next month via social media and online promotions. To ensure the future success of preservation efforts in Austin and the advancement of the Preservation Merit Awards, visit: https://www.preservationaustin.org/join-renew 2020 PRESERVATION MERIT AWARD RECIPIENTS  BAKER SCHOOL Recipient: Tim & Karrie League Preservation Award for Rehabilitation Project by Weiss Architecture and Zapalac Reed Construction Photo by Atelier Wong Photography MARY BAYLOR HOUSE Recipient: Thomas Schiefer and Meghann Rosales Preservation Award for Rehabilitation Project by Thomas Schiefer and Meghann Rosales Photo by Ana Sierra BKCW INSURANCE Recipient: Meredith & Tyler Spears Preservation Award for Rehabilitation Project by Mark Odom Studio and Franklin-Alan Photo by Leonid Furmansky THE CARPENTER HOTEL Recipient: The Mighty Union Preservation Award for Rehabilitation and Addition Project by Specht Architects and DPR Construction Photo by Chase Daniel  CENTRAL MACHINE WORKS Recipient: Aaron Ashmore, Andrew Ashmore, Rosa Santis, John Scott Preservation Award for Rehabilitation Project by Maker Architects, Kartwheel Studio, GC IE2 Photo by Andrea Calo THE PERCH Recipient: Jeff Harper and Mark Seeger Preservation Award for Rehabilitation and Restoration Project by Jay Farrell, Architect Photo by Leonid Furmansky COMMODORE PERRY ESTATE Recipient: Clark Lyda Preservation Award for Rehabilitation and Cultural Landscape Project by Clayton & Little and Rogers-O’Brien Construction Photo by Chase Daniel ROSEWOOD Recipient: Chas & Laura Spence, Jesse DeLeon Preservation Award for Rehabilitation Project by Mark Odom Studio and Fine Line Construction Photo by Chase Daniel  SPECIAL RECOGNITION AWARDS SHIPE PARK SHELTER HOUSE Recipient: City of Austin Parks & Recreation Department, Friends of Shipe Park, Austin Parks Foundation Preservation Award for Rehabilitation Project by PARD and Phoenix I Restoration and Construction, Ltd Photo by Lindsey Derrington OLD AUSTIN NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION Special Recognition for Public Service: Historic Resource Survey of Downtown Austin PUBLIC CITY Special Recognition for Education: EastLink Trail Interpretive Placemaking Plan Engagement For more details, visit: https://www.preservationaustin.org/news/2020/preservation-merit-award-winners About: Preservation Austin has been our city’s leading nonprofit voice for historic preservation since 1953. Our nonprofit exists to empower Austinites to shape a more inclusive, resilient, and meaningful community culture through preservation. By celebrating Austin’s diverse heritage through education and advocacy, we work to make sure that our unique past is part of our shared future. For more information, visit preservationaustin.org and find us on Facebook and Instagram (@preservationaustin) and Twitter (@preservationaus). CONTACT: Ana Sierra Public Relations Intern 702-374-3280 anasierra@utexas.edu ###