Historic Preservation Commission
Seeking Award Nominations
Each year the Rumson Historic Preservation Commission looks to honor projects, structures and/or individuals for their contribution to the preservation of our historic resources. The Commission will be accepting nominations May 15th through July 17th, 2025 for five available Historic Awards. We encourage interested businesses, organizations and residents to participate… There are “no building restrictions” with these awards. It is purely recognition of your amazing contribution to Rumson.
For a historic property to be eligible, it must be listed on the Borough’s Historic Properties website, except for the category of “New Construction- that looks like a historic property”.
The awards may be given either in recognition of recent work undertaken or of a long-standing commitment to preservation.
Properties are judged on the basis of exterior appearance only.
You may nominate a business, organization, your home or your neighbor’s home. If nominating a property other than your own, you must get the business, organization or owners permission prior to submitting.
This years categories are:
Restoration/Rehabilitation of a historic property
Stewardship, long term maintenance of a historic property
A New Addition that blends into an existing historic structure
New Construction that looks like a historic property
Preservation Champion, an individual historian or caretaker
The nomination form and award program details are available on the HPC web site at www.rumsonnj.gov/hpc/rumson-historic-preservation-awards-program
All nominations must be received by July 17th, 2025. The winner(s) will be announced in the Fall.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Respectfully,
Robert W. Adler
Chairman
Borough of Rumson Historic Preservation Commission