The Oakland Heritage Alliance is now accepting nominations for the 2008 Partners in Preservation Awards. The awards honor Oakland citizens, organizations, projects, and programs whose work and efforts demonstrate a commitment to excellence in historic preservation.

Begun fifteen years ago, Partners in Preservation acknowledges the outstanding efforts of residents, property owners, architects, developers and organizations to protect and preserve Oakland’s cultural and architectural heritage. Individuals who have been involved in an outstanding preservation project completed within the geographical boundaries of Oakland in the past five years, or those who know of a corporation, nonprofit organization, public agency, or individual who has helped preserve national heritage are encouraged to submit a nomination.

The annual awards recognize success in preserving, rehabilitating, restoring or interpreting Oakland’s architectural and cultural heritage. To download the nomination form, please visit www.oaklandheritage.org. All nominations must be postmarked by April 21, 2008. Winners will be honored at the 2008 Partners in Preservation Awards on May 8, 2008 at the Chapel of the Chimes, 4499 Piedmont Avenue Oakland.

Application forms are available by calling 510.763.9218.

You can also download the forms here:

Entry Guidelines

Nomination Form

For previous award winners, please look under Archive