Nominations Now Open

Nominate a property for the 2nd Annual Preserve Pomona Awards for Historic Preservation.  Fill out the nomination form and email, mail, or drop off at the Planning Division counter.  Nominations are due no later than March 1, 2024.

Nomination Form

Each May, the City of Pomona presents the Preserve Pomona Awards for Historic Preservation to recognize outstanding achievements in historic preservation.

The Awards program was established in 2022 to recognize people and projects that preserve Pomona's historic places.  The Awards are presented each May in conjunction with National Historic Preservation Month.  There are six (6) categories in the awards program.  They are:

Restoration Award 
For achievement in the preservation of a historic resource, that is in keeping with the historic character of that resource and an excellent example of the use of architectural styles, colors, detail, materials or craftsmanship. 

Rehabilitation Award 
For achievement in the rehabilitation of the exterior of a historic resource. The criteria for judging is the same as the Restoration Award. 

Landscape Preservation Award 
For achievement in the restoration or preservation of landscaping of a historic resource. The type of landscaping used is reviewed to see if it is typical of the landscaping that would have been used with the particular style or time period of when the landmark was built. The types and placement of plants and hardscape is also evaluated for the comparability of the period of significance. 

Award of Merit 
For achievement in the ongoing preservation of an historic resource. The resource must be an excellent example of an architectural style and, required continued preservation to remain as excellent example of an architectural style. The ongoing efforts must preserve historic character of the resource and consist of excellent examples of colors, details, material or craftsmanship.

Project of the Year 
For achievement in the preservation, rehabilitation or restoration of an historic resource through a single historic preservation project that was been completed during the previous Calendar Year. 

Preservationist of the Year 
For distinguished leadership in the preservation of Pomona’s History and Heritage.