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<DIV>The nomination deadline for the 2009 National Preservation Awards is one month away!</DIV>
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<DIV>Each year the National Trust for Historic Preservation celebrates the best of preservation by presenting National Preservation Awards to individuals and organizations whose contributions demonstrate excellence in historic preservation. </DIV>
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<DIV>We invite you to nominate a deserving individual, organization, agency, or project for a National Preservation Award. <STRONG>The postmark deadline for all award nominations, including the Louise du Pont Crowninshield Award, Trustees' Award, Advisory Council on Historic Preservation Award, National Trust/HUD Secretary's Award, and National Preservation Honor Awards, is March 2, 2009. </STRONG>Those nominations not selected to receive a Trustees', ACHP, or HUD Award will automatically be considered for an Honor Award. </DIV>
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<DIV>Go to <A href="http://www.preservationnation.org/take-action/awards/">http://www.preservationnation.org/take-action/awards/</A> to download the 2009 Nomination brochure and view video highlights of last years award winners. The nomination form can be completed electronically but must be submitted by mail.</DIV>
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<DIV>If you have questions or need additional information about the awards or the nomination process, please call Heather Johnson at 202.588.6315 or e-mail <A href="mailto:awards@nthp.org">awards@nthp.org</A> </DIV>
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