For the past 29 years, the Landmarks Illinois Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Preservation Awards has honored individuals, organizations, projects and programs whose work demonstrate a commitment to historic preservation. A generous grant from the Richard H. Driehaus Foundation enables Landmarks Illinois to present awards annually in various categories. The awards ceremony is held each fall.
Landmarks Illinois Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Preservation Awards

2023 Landmarks Illinois Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Preservation Awards
30th Anniversary
The annual Landmarks Illinois Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Preservation Awards celebrates its 30th Anniversary this year! Join us as we honor the nine award-wining preservation efforts and the people who made them possible at an in-person ceremony and cocktail reception in Chicago. Guests who wish to join remotely can view a live, virtual presentation of the ceremony for free with registration. The event is open to the public. Registration is required.
WHEN
Friday, October 27, 2023
6 p.m.
WHERE
Athenaeum Center for Thought and Culture
2936 N Southport Ave, Chicago, IL 60657
REGISTRATION
Early Bird prices, if purchased by October 6:
- $40 Landmarks Illinois members
- $55 non-members
- $20 student rate with proof of a student ID
- Virtual ticket (ceremony only) Free with registration
Regular ticket pricing:
- $50 Landmarks Illinois members
- $65 non-members
- $25 student rate with proof of a student ID
- $35 Past Award Winner
- Virtual ticket (ceremony only) Free with registration

2023 AWARD WINNERS
Congratulations to our 2023 Landmarks Illinois Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Preservation Award Winners! Click the button below to learn more about each award-winner project and preservation effort! Read our press release here.
Bloomhaven Innovative Living Community, Aurora
Award for Adaptive Reuse
Auburn Gresham Healthy Lifestyle Hub, Chicago
Award for Adaptive Reuse
Bronzeville Legends, Chicago
Award for Cultural Heritage Preservation
The Old Post Office, Chicago
Award for Adaptive Reuse
Tribune Tower, Chicago
Award for Adaptive Reuse
Resource Bank, DeKalb
Award for Leadership
Goodall Building, Marion
Award for Rehabilitation
Maywood Supportive Living, Maywood
Award for Adaptive Reuse
OSF HealthCare Ministry Headquarters, Peoria
Award for Rehabilitation
2023 Award Winners
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Learn about award recipients of the Landmarks Illinois Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Preservation Awards from 1994 to today.
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