2019 Award Recipient
Created in 1998 to honor the memory of David Evans, FAIA, a talented and generous preservation architect, the award provides financial assistance and recognition to groups or individuals seeking to preserve historic Michigan architecture.
Ralph and Jeanne Graham, co-founders of the award, guided its development until their passing. The Award was re-named in 2015 to honor their leadership and contribution. Today, the Award of $10,000 is granted annually by a jury based on the merits of the project.
For more information, contact Carl Roehling:
Criteria for Selection
Creativity
The project demonstrates creative solution(s) to a preservation problem.
Community
The final result will benefit the community within which it resides aesthetically, with increased visibility or as an educational influence.
Quality
The project reflects the values of David Evans and Ralph Graham:
Project Requirements
Requirements
Application Requirements
It is the intent of the jury to make the submission as efficient and succinct as possible to save time for applicants. The quality of the submission is more important than the quantity of exhibits. To that end, applicants should submit their project in conformance with the following outline.
1. Cover Letter (1 page)
The letter should include; name of the project, name of the organization, confirmation of IRS status, name of contact person, contact information, and a paragraph summarizing how the project addresses the three criteria for the award.
2. Project Team (1 page)
Brief description and history of the organization. Project leaders from the organization. List of professionals and contractors involved in the project and their roles. Name of AIAM member involved and their role.
3. Project Description (2 pages)
Answer the following questions:
4. Project Exhibits (4 pages maximum)
Provide the graphic information that is most important to the case for the award. This may include photographs, renderings, plans or details that describe the project and its creativity, quality and benefits to the community.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Process
Organizations will submit a PDF application and project description by email to Carl Roehling beginning in February.
PRO BONO CONSULTATION
Sentinel Freemont-McKinley Home becomes preservation benchmark for the community.
As reported by the Battle Creek Enquirer, the home at 26 Fremont Street was built by the Barber family in 1870 and served as the family’s home for 70 years. The What Not Shop, a small local business, operated out of the home during the 1920s. Of the four grand homes that once stood at the corner of Fremont and Frelinghuysen when Battle Creek was a thriving new frontier, 26 Fremont is one of two remaining.
The threat of commercial and parking encroachment on the Old Maple Street historic district in Battle Creek made the preservation of this 1870s home critical to the transition of the neighborhood. The Evans Graham award goes toward the exterior restoration and stabilization of the Victorian residence. Moreover, the Calhoun County Land Bank is engaging residents and training them in restoring their homes consistent with historic standards. The single project is critical to building the capacity and vision for the entire district’s restoration.
