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Reaching Out to Recognize Others for Exemplary Work in Preservation

Since 2004, the Conservancy has presented its annual Preservation Awards to honor community members for outstanding contributions to heritage conservation and advocacy. The 2024 Awards were presented at our spring Annual Meeting and the heartfelt gratitude of our esteemed winners was a highlight of the gathering.

2024 Preservation Awardees

Community preservation takes a village and the extraordinary work of this year’s impressive Preservation Award winners is a vital part of the ongoing effort. Here’s a review of the 2024 honorees and their important contributions to the conservation of our heritage:

The David Cameron Award: Peyton Hall, FAIA

As a historic preservation architect and a principal in Historic Resources Group for over 40 years, Mr. Hall has been involved in many of Santa Monica’s major preservation projects.

Cultural Heritage Award: Kuruvungna Springs, Gabrielino-Tongva Springs Foundation

The Foundation led an amazing community effort to restore, revitalize and preserve this vestige of an original indigenous Tongva village located on the campus of University High School in West Los Angeles.  Their dedication and hard work serve as an inspiration to us all!

Rehabilitation Award: Bay Cities Guaranty Building

The restoration of this 12-story Santa Monica landmark — the city’s first true skyscraper — spanned nearly four years. Throughout the project, the awardees prioritized the historic significance and historic elements of the building.

Adaptive Reuse Award: Barker Hangar

Owner/Proprietor: Judi Barker

Under the careful stewardship of Judi Baker, this 1954 structure has been adaptively reused since 1986 as one of the largest and most versatile venues in Los Angeles, uniquely suited for a variety of entertainment productions and special charitable, artistic and commercial events.

Stewardship Award: Philomathean Charity Club

The Philomathean Club has played a significant role in the Broadway Community for over 100 years, supporting education, art, culture and charitable work.  This Award also recognizes the club’s effort to preserve Philomathean Hall, which embodies this significant African American cultural heritage.

Rehabilitation Award: Marion Davies Guest House at the Annenberg Community Beach House

Owner: City of Santa Monica

After careful consideration and study, City staff and their historic preservation team successfully replaced the original wood floors in this 1929 Julia Morgan-designed structure. The finished product is a beautiful replication of the original worn, deteriorated wood floors.

Volunteer Award:  Michael Burton

Mr. Burton epitomizes everything one can ask for in a volunteer. He began serving the Conservancy in 2013 as a docent at the Annenberg Beach House, and shortly thereafter, started leading the Conservancy’s Downtown Walking Tours. He is a member of the Docent Council and he enthusiastically helps to bring history to life in many ways for the community, including playing the role of William Randolph Hearst at the City’s Annual Happy Birthday Marion celebration.

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