Call for Nominations for the 2022–23 ACHP/HUD Secretary’s Award for Excellence in Historic Preservation

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), in partnership with the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP), is pleased to announce a call for nominations for the 2022–23 ACHP/HUD Secretary’s Award for Excellence in Historic Preservation.

The award will recognize agencies, developers, and organizations that advanced the goals of historic preservation while providing affordable housing or expanding economic opportunities for low- and moderate-income households. Nominated projects or programs will be judged on how well they preserved, rehabilitated, restored, or interpreted the architectural and cultural heritage of their site.

Eligible projects must:

• Promote the use of historic buildings for affordable housing, community development, and/or expanded economic opportunities.

• Include HUD funds, financing, or other assistance.

• Meet preservation guidelines.

• Contribute to local and/or tribal community revitalization efforts.

Projects, programs, or activities must have been completed or have made substantial achievements within the last 3 years to be eligible for nomination. Submissions are required to meet the preservation guidelines of the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation and must have undergone Section 106 review. Additional information, and a full list of nomination requirements, is available in the award brochure.

Nominations must be completed electronically and submitted with supporting materials following the instructions provided here. All nominations are due by 11:59 pm PDT on August 15, 2022. Two winners will be chosen. To see past winners or to explore the four other HUD Secretary’s Award categories, visit HUD User.

Take part in this exciting opportunity to celebrate achievements in historic preservation in your community!