WASHINGTON COUNTY, MD (October 23, 2026) – The Washington County Department of Planning and Zoning, on behalf of the Historic District Commission, reminds residents that one week remains to submit nominations for the 2027 John C. Frye Historic Preservation Awards.
Applications must be submitted by Friday, October 30, 2026, at 11:59 p.m.
Each May, as part of Preservation Month, the Board of County Commissioners recognizes three individuals, organizations or projects that exemplify best practices in one of three categories:
- Historic Resource Preservation
- Historic Resource Advocacy
- Historic Resource Adaptive Reuse
Since 1978, the John C. Frye Historic Preservation Awards have recognized outstanding efforts by citizen stewards who have helped preserve Washington County’s rich historical and architectural heritage.
Self-nominations and nominations of other individuals, organizations or projects are welcome in each category. To be eligible, the project location or advocacy activities must be located primarily in Washington County.
Those interested in submitting a nomination are encouraged to complete their applications before the deadline. All applications must be submitted by October 30, 2026, at 11:59 p.m.
For further information or to obtain a nomination form visit https://www.washco-md.net/planning-zoning/historic-district-commission/ or contact the Department of Planning and Zoning at (240)-313-2430 or [email protected].
