Historic Tuscaloosa will present five awards to individuals, businesses, and organizations at its annual meeting and preservation awards banquet at 5:30 p.m., Thursday, August 21, 2025, at the Jemison-Van de Graaff Mansion.

Time & Place

Aug 21, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Jemison-Van de Graaff Mansion, 1305 Greensboro Ave, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401, USA



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Historic Tuscaloosa will present five awards to individuals, businesses, and organizations at its annual meeting and preservation awards banquet at 5:30 p.m., Thursday, August 21, 2025, at the Jemison-Van de Graaff Mansion.

At this meeting, the board reviews Historic Tuscaloosa's work and progress for the fiscal year. Immediately following the meeting will be the Preservation Awards Banquet, where the awards will be presented. The 2025 Preservation Awards, which recognize outstanding contributions to historic preservation, go to:

DAN SUTTON has received the 2025 Work Day Excellence Award in recognition of the outstanding service contributed during Historic Tuscaloosa’s Work Days.

NIKKI AND MATT RAY have received the 2025 Brick and Mortar Award in recognition of the time, effort, and dedication to the restoration of their property in Tuscaloosa’s Historic District.

GLENNA BROWN has received the 2025 Volunteer of the Year Award in recognition of the countless hours of volunteer service and for the fundraising she has done on behalf of Historic Tuscaloosa.

CLAIRE FRIDAY has received the 2025 Emeritus in recognition of the many years of dedicated service and generous support of Historic Tuscaloosa.

JAMES BRAZIL has received the 2025 Community Partner Award in recognition of the time and professional expertise that have been generously donated to Historic Tuscaloosa.

The first time individual contributions to the Preservation Society were recognized was in 1974. That year, “Brick & Mortar” preservation awards were also given to those who had completed a restoration effort within the previous year.

Historic Tuscaloosa deeply appreciates all contributions that aim to ensure the preservation of the city's history for current and future generations. We are truly grateful for your dedication and service.

Annual Awards Reception 2025

This year's Annual Awards Reception was held Thursday, August 21, 2025 at the Jemison-Van de Graaff Mansion. 

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DAN SUTTON received the 2025 Work Day Excellence Award in recognition of the outstanding service contributed during Historic Tuscaloosa’s Work Days.

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NIKKI AND MATT RAY received the 2025 Brick and Mortar Award in recognition of the time, effort, and dedication to the restoration of their property in Tuscaloosa’s Historic District.

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GLENNA BROWN received the 2025 Volunteer of the Year Award in recognition of the countless hours of volunteer service and for the fundraising she has done on behalf of Historic Tuscaloosa.

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CLAIRE FRIDAY received the 2025 Emeritus in recognition of the many years of dedicated service and generous support of Historic Tuscaloosa.

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JAMES BRAZIL received the 2025 Community Partner Award in recognition of the time and professional expertise that have been generously donated to Historic Tuscaloosa.