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Preservation Awards
      
The Board of Directors of the VSA established Preservation Awards
and Commendations to be presented annually for a project or
projects of outstanding merit in the preservation or conservation of
Victorian material culture.
Nominations are submitted by the
Society’s chapters or members for significant buildings dated 1837-1917, which have been partially or completely restored in
accordance with local, state, or national standards of historic
preservation.
The Board's Preservation and Awards Committee,
responsible for administering the award, has prepared the
guidelines
for the award.
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Book Awards
         
The Victorian Society in America book awards, usually given annually,
are presented for books that best advance an understanding or
appreciation of the decorative arts or architecture of the 19th Century.
The
Henry-Russell Hitchcock Award was named to honor one of the early
presidents of The Society in recognition of his significant
contributions to architectural history.
The Ruth Emery Award was
named to honor one of the founders of The Society who was instrumental
in forming The Society's London Summer School.
The W.E. Fischelis Award, was
named to honor member, writer, editor of
the Society newsletter, & managing editor of 19th Century magazine,
is given occasionally to an outstanding book dealing with 19th
century art and artists, in recognition of Mr. Fischelis' great contribution and interest in this field.
The Board's Book Awards Committee,
responsible for administering the award, has prepared the
Criteria and Nomination for guidance.
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President's Awards
       
The President's Award is made periodically
at the discretion of the President
to honor
outstanding service or contributions to the mission of the Victorian
Society in America.
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