Landmarks Illinois Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Preservation Awards

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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.

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
Register

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

Previous Award Recipients

Learn about award recipients of the Landmarks Illinois Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Preservation Awards from 1994 to today.

Past Award Recipients

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