Preservation Celebration is the Collin County Historical Commission's way of recognizing and saying "thank you" to all local preservation volunteers who have worked so diligently all year long preserving Collin County history.
The Collin County Historical Commission's annual Preservation Celebration conference brings together individuals and organizations dedicated to the history of our county who are involved in such local preservation or education efforts. At the conference, awards are presented to individuals and groups who have made significant contributions to preserving our local heritage. See below for the link to the current year's award nomination form if you or your organization would like to nominate someone or a group for an award. The awards given are:
Collin McKinney Achievement Award:
Recognizes outstanding achievement of a Collin County historical organization or museum that has promoted the county's heritage with projects, museum education, historical tourism, the erection of tributes to the past, and/or the preservation of buildings, publications or records of historical significance.
Excellence in Historical Education Award:
Recognizes an individual or organization that has promoted historical education about Collin County, Texas, through teaching and/or preservation programs benefiting schools, community organizations, and/or the general public.
Leadership in Preservation Award:
Recognizes an exemplary Collin County city/town, business, or developer promoting respect for the county's past through historical projects and/or renovations of historic buildings or sites.
Living Legacy of Collin County Award:
Recognizes the outstanding achievement of an individual citizen of Collin County who has significantly enriched our cultural heritage through a lifetime of dedicated service to the ideals of preservation, education, and respect of our rich past.
Young Visionaries Award:
Recognizes an individual (18 years of age or less) or youth organization that has significantly contributed to the preservation of Collin County, Texas' historical heritage. Noteworthy activities include restoration or preservation projects, portrayalsof living history, promotion of historical tourism, creation of historicaleducation programs, service hours for a museum, historical organization or program, and/or other related volunteer efforts.
Preservation Celebration is an invitation-only event that is held at a different location each year. Past events have been held in Allen, Anna, Celina, Farmersville, Frisco, McKinney, Murphy, Plano, Prosper, and Wylie. Take a look at our past Award Winners.
Make a Nomination
Know someone or some organization deserving of any of these awards? Make a nomination for thePreservation Celebration Award Nominations, due Friday, March 15, 2024, before 4pm.
- January 30th, Committee begins accepting nominations
- March 18th to 22nd, Committee reviews nominations and makes recommendations
- March 28th, CCHC votes on the Award Committee recommendations
- March 29th, Winners are notified
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