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.

No site is too large or small for this recognition! The exterior is the focus. This is your opportunity to tell us about your preservation-minded project, one you noticed in your community, or on your daily travels throughout Jersey City. This year we are accepting nominations for projects that were completed in late 2025 or 2026.

The Jersey City Landmarks Conservancy criteria are as follows:

• The building’s exterior is the focus.

• The project must be completed.

• A current photo is required. Before and after photographs are desirable. Likewise, any history of the building — such as original or past use, owners, builders, architects or materials — is appreciated. Note: Archival photos can be obtained by calling the Jersey City Tax Assessor at (201) 547-5131.

• For assistance with nominations, contact JCLC President Christopher Perez and/or JCLC Trustee Rebecca Pustizzi at jclandmarks@gmail.com.

Submission deadline is July 17! Winners will be notified by mid August. The JCLC Preservation Awards Ceremony will be held on Thursday, September 17, 2026, at the landmark Barrow Mansion in the Van Vorst Park Historic District. Mark your calendar!