Lombard Historical Commission Seeking Nominations for Heritage Award
There are eight possible award categories:
ADAPTIVE USE/REHABILITATION – Conversion of a historic structure for a new or compatible use while retaining its architectural integrity.
ADVOCACY – An effective campaign to save a historic resource.
EDUCATION – Innovative program, publication, or media initiative that communicates the value of historic preservation to the general public.
LEADERSHIP – Individual, municipality, private organization, or joint partnership that has championed historic preservation, planning or public policy.
LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT – Professional or volunteer individual who has contributed to the preservation movement over the length of their career.
NEW CONSTRUCTION – Sensitive new design project built within the existing scale of a historic area. Contemporary designs accepted and encouraged.
RESTORATION – Removing incompatible alterations and reconstructing missing elements to reflect a building's historic appearance in a given era.
STEWARDSHIP – Thoughtful maintenance and/or continued use of a historic resource by its owner(s).
Projects must have been completed within the geographical boundaries of Lombard within the last five years. Projects will be judged according to their impact on the community, quality and degree of difficulty, and the degree to which they serve as an example of excellence in historic preservation and influence others.
Nominations should be mailed or hand-delivered to the Lombard Historical Commission, c/o Lombard Village Hall, 255 E. Wilson Avenue, Lombard, IL 60148 no later than July 31, 2012. Two identical, unbound packets should be submitted for the jurors' review, each including the following information:
• A completed application form (available at Village Hall or www.villageoflombard.org).
• A typed statement (no longer than 500 words) signed by the nominator, describing the project being nominated.
• If the nomination is for an individual, please submit a one‐page biography of that person.
• At least two letters of recommendation.
• “Before” and “After” floor plans for building projects, if possible.
• “Before” and “After” photographs documenting the project. Photos should clearly relate to the narrative and demonstrate positive results. Include a descriptive label, caption, and credit line for publication with all photos. Photos should be submitted as 10‐20 high‐quality digital images.
• Nominations for group or organizational efforts should include a photo of the nominees and the specific project(s) for which the individual or group is being nominated.
• A copy of any publications, including newspaper clippings, related to the nomination.
Winners will be announced and awards presented at a future Village Board meeting. For more information, please contact the Community Development Department at (630) 620-5749.
The Historical Commission is tasked with managing the Village's interest in public and private historic sites throughout the community. This includes working closely with the Lombard Historical Society as well as managing the Village's Local Landmark process. Made up of 11 resident volunteers who are appointed by the Village Board, the Historical Commission was formed in 1969 following the Village's Centennial Celebration.
During the past 40-plus years, the Commission has engaged hundreds of residents in a variety of projects and initiatives. The Historical Commission meets quarterly in the Village Hall at 7:30 p.m. on the third Tuesday of January, April, July, and October (plus additional special meetings as necessary). Meetings are open to the public and all are invited to attend.