Robert James Award for Preservation Excellence

The North Carolina Preservation Consortium (NCPC) is accepting nominations for the annual Robert James Award for Preservation Excellence. Libraries, museums, archives, historic sites, and other organizations in North Carolina with a mission to preserve tangible heritage of enduring value are eligible for nomination. Nominees do NOT have to be NCPC members. Tangible heritage includes includes art, artifacts, library and archival collections, natural history specimens, musical instruments, textiles, technology, monuments, memorials, archaeological sites, and historic and cultural architecture. This award is not for recognizing the preservation accomplishments of individuals.

At least one letter of support from outside the organization must be received for consideration. Excellence should be demonstrated with descriptions of successful projects and programs that highlight the organization’s significant commitment to preservation.

The recipient will be presented with a $500 award at the NCPC annual conference in November.

All letters must be received by October 20th.

Applications and letters of support may be emailed to:
Ellie East, NCPC Executive Director
ncpcboard@gmail.com

If you prefer to mail your materials, send them to the address below. Applications must be postmarked by the deadline.

Robert James Award for Preservation Excellence Committee
North Carolina Preservation Consortium
P. O. Box 2651
Durham, NC 27715-2651

Previous Award Recipients