Preservation Awards

Celebrate History!

Every year the Jersey City Landmarks Conservancy holds its Annual Preservation Awards Ceremony in honor of those who have significantly contributed to the preservation of Jersey City's architectural and cultural heritage. Take a moment to celebrate the 2023 winners and learn more about the award categories!

40 Webster Avenue

Excellence in Preservation

646 Westside Avenue

Excellence in Preservation

152 Stevens Avenue

Excellence in Preservation

Were Here JC

Preservation Initiative Award

NJ Skate Shop & JCFPL New Jersey Room

Preservation Initiative Award

West Side Community Alliance

Theodore Conrad Preservationist Award

Historic Paulus Hook Association

Theodore Conrad Preservationist Award

“Horseshoe Empire” by Margo Hammond

J. Owen Grundy History Award

Anthony Vito Susco

Jersey City Legend Award

Award Categories

  • Excellence in Preservation Award

    The “Excellence in Preservation Award” recognizes the recent restoration rehabilitation, or adaptive reuse of a building, structure, or object which exemplifies a high regard for the resource’s historical integrity.

  • Theodore Conrad Preservationist Award

    Named after Jersey City’s late influential preservationist, the Theodore Conrad Preservationist Award recognizes local grassroots historic preservation efforts.

  • J. Owen Grundy History Award

    Named after the city’s late historian, this award recognizes work that chronicles Jersey City history through a written or visual medium.

  • Preservation Initiative Award

    This award recognizes the extraordinary efforts by an individual or organization in promoting the protection of Jersey City’s historic resources.

  • Jersey City Legend Award

    This award recognizes a person who has made a significant contribution to Jersey City’s culture, history, and identity.