From staff reports
The Oil Region Alliance is accepting nominations for its 2021 historic preservation awards.
The awards recognize people and projects that preserve the history of the Oil Region.
“After canceling last year’s event because of the pandemic, I’m pleased that we are holding the Oil Region historic preservation awards in 2021,” said event organizer Jennifer Burden, the alliance’s heritage program manager.
Eligible structures must be within the Oil Region, which includes all of Venango County and Hydetown, Titusville and Oil Creek Township in Crawford County, and be least 50 years old.
Interior work in public buildings and/or exterior work are eligible. Once an individual or project has received an award, it is not eligible again for another five years.
The awards ceremony will occur in May via a virtual event.
“Though the ceremony will be held virtually, it’s important to recognize and celebrate historic preservation efforts throughout the Oil Region,” Burden said.
The program has presented more than 150 awards since 1997. All previous winners are listed at OilRegion.org.
Nomination forms are available at OilRegion.org.
Photographs that help illustrate the nature and impact of the project work will be incorporated into the awards ceremony. Up to 10 photos of the nominated project may be submitted.
Nominations must be submitted by March 31 to Burden at jburden@oilregion.org or Oil Region Alliance of Business, Industry & Tourism at 217 Elm St., Oil City, 16301.
Questions may also be directed to Burden at her email address or by calling (814) 677-3152, Ext. 116.
