Covington accepting nominations for preservation awards

The Covington Historic Preservation Office is currently accepting nominations for its 2008 River Cities Historic Preservation Awards, to be held in May in conjunction with National Preservation Month.

Nominations are being accepted in the following categories:

* Exterior restoration - residential
* Exterior renovation - mixed-use/commercial
* Rehabilitation - residential
* Rehabilitation - mixed-use/commercial
* Adaptive re-use
* Project excellence
* Stewardship

To be eligible, projects must have been completed during the 2007 calendar year.

Projects will be judged by city staff and the Urban Design Review Board based upon design sensitivity, best preservation practices, degree of difficulty and community impact.

For a nomination form, visit this website (PDF). Further information can be obtained by calling Beth Johnson at (859) 292-2171.

Nominations and their supporting documentation are due by April 18 at 5 PM.

An exact date and time for the awards presentation has not been set.