The Tacoma Landmarks Preservation Commission will present the 2025 Historic Preservation Awards on May 22 from 6 – 7:30 p.m. at Urban Grace (902 Market St. in Tacoma). The annual awards recognize the critical work of community members to enhance and preserve Tacoma’s unique character through outstanding heritage related efforts. There is no cost to attend this public event, and all are welcome to attend.
This year’s Historic Preservation Awards categories and recipients are as follows:
Outstanding Achievement in Preservation as Neighborhood Revitalization (a new award category for 2025)
Ferguson Architecture for Willie Stewart Academy
Outstanding Achievement in Sustainability
Andrea Haug and the South End Neighborhood Council for preserving the historic Charlotte’s Blueberry Park
Outstanding Achievement in Broadening Perspectives in Preservation
Remembrance Gallery at the Washington State Fairgrounds
Maritime Washington for the Women on the Waterfront Series
Outstanding Achievement in Preservation as Housing
1109 North 7th St.
Outstanding Achievement in Partnerships in Preservation
Hilltop History: MLK Jr. Way Public Art Project
Outstanding Achievement in Leadership in Preservation
Tamiko Nimura for Tacoma’s Japantown History
Outstanding Innovation in Preservation and Outreach
Chinese Reconciliation Project Foundation
Outstanding Landmark Nomination
Wapato Park
Outstanding Heritage/Legacy Business
Chalet Bowl, 3806 N. 26th St.
Outstanding Achievement in Commercial Renovation
Comprehensive Life Resources, 737 Fawcett Ave.
Outstanding Career Achievement
Patty Mannie
Community members with questions about the 2025 Historic Preservation Awards can contact Historic Preservation Coordinator Susan Johnson at sjohnson7@cityoftacoma.org or (253) 281-7445.
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