Roger Lacerte – Conservation of Cultural Resources Award
For his efforts to preserve Franco-American culture in Manchester. This includes operating his French-language bookstore at 18 Orange Street, La Librairie Populaire, for over 30 years; his decade as the host of the Sunday morning French-language radio program on WFEA, “Chez Nous;” and his volunteerism with Franco-American organizations in Manchester.

Ben Lubelczyk – Conservation of a Traditional Trade Award
For maintaining a traditional trade as proprietor of a neighborhood hardware store. Ben has worked at Millligan & Currier Hardware at 424 Lake Avenue, in the neighborhood called “The Hollow,” for over 50 years, starting in high school and eventually become the sole owner of the business.

Silvertech (Nick Soggu, President & CEO) – Design Award
For making skillfully designed and historically sensitive improvements to the Ash Street School building at 196 Bridge Street. This 1874 building shines again as a beautiful architectural showpiece of the Victorian era.

New Hampshire Aviation Historical Society (Dick Ludders, President, Vinny Devino, Program Manager) – Education Award
For collecting, preserving, and sharing the history of Manchester’s airport through the Aviation Museum of New Hampshire. The NHAHS is preserving the airport’s 1937 Art Deco style terminal building, collecting artifacts and documents about the airport, and presenting educational exhibits and programs related to its history.

Constance Antoniou – Homeowners Award
For restoring the exterior of her 1889 Victorian “Stick” style cottage at 50 Ashland Street. The original wooden siding was uncovered after being covered up with modern materials for many years, and the house is now painted in the original Victorian colors.

Jeff Frost – Private Development Award
For restoring the 1872 Silas Felton Mansion (313 Bridge Street) into condominiums. This important mansion and carriage house, associated with the founder of the Felton Brush Company, was renovated with care and an appreciation of the historical importance of the building.

Gamache Enterprises (Ben Gamache, owner) – Private Development Award
For renovating the brick commercial block at 22 Concord Street. This remarkable transformation has brought this endangered 1895 building back to its original standing as an important downtown structure.

Artemis Spanos Paras – Stewardship Award
For preserving the architectural integrity of her 1905 house at 1275 Hanover Street, her family’s home since 1947. Artemis is not only preserving the distinctive Colonial-revival style house, but also the family stories associated with it.