The historic Borough of West Chester, Pennsylvania is a treasure to be preserved. Incorporated in 1799, West Chester is home to Chester County's 1840 courthouse, was an 18th-century center of clockmaking, and was home to a major wheelworks and the Sharples cream separator company. From industry landmarks to private residences with historic significance, there are so many reasons to protect and celebrate our past.
Preserving our Past
Preservation Awards
The West Chester Downtown Foundation created this awards program to recognize and honor projects both large and small that help highlight and preserve West Chester’s historic character. By bringing attention to these projects, the WCDF hopes to encourage and engage business owners and residents of West Chester Borough in good preservation practices to strengthen the Borough’s historic fabric.
The Bricks and Mortar Awards
These may be awarded to recognize construction projects of exceptional quality that have a positive impact on the preservation of West Chester’s historic fabric.
The Preservation Service Awards
These may be awarded to individuals and organizations in recognition of projects that promote a better understanding of the history of West Chester and the need to preserve the physical evidence of that history.
Mark your calendar!
Tenth Annual Preservation Awards:
October 21, 2021
Each year, we recognize and honor projects both large and small that help highlight and preserve West Chester’s historic character.
The annual awards feature a full-color program with winning project details.
Thank you to our
2019 Sponsors
Serpentine Sponsors:
In Memory of Kay "Kate" Eby Moore
Vijay and Susan Aggarwal
Allen and Sarah Burke
Blue Dog Printing & Design
Borough of West Chester
A. Roy Smith
The Jean Gross Team
Umbreit Wileczek & Associates, PC
R & B Restoration Carpentry
Timlyn Vaughan Photography
West Chester Business Improvement District
Patterhn Ives, LLC
Marble Sponsors:
Archer & Buchanan Architecture, Ltd.
Brandywine Valley Heating & Air Conditioning
Arthur Hall Insurance
Chester County Historical Society
Zukin Realty, Inc.
County Lines Magazine / Valley Del Publications
Limestone Sponsors:
Bernardon
Brewer Heating & Air Conditioning
Thomas Comitta Associates, Inc. - Town Planners & Landscape Architects
Fulton Bank - Brandywine Division
Ray Ott & Associates, Inc.
John and Barbara Spellman
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
Robert S. Uhl and Lori L. Uhl
Brick Sponsors:
Matt Holliday
Borough of West Chester HARB
Richard and Julie May
Paper Moon Custom Stationery
Period Architecture, Ltd.
Visual Expansion Gallery
David Wickard
Phillip Yocum Architect
Become a Sponsor
Dear Friend of West Chester,
The 10th Annual West Chester Preservation Awards Program is happening October 21, 2021!
We all went through so much last year. That is why we decided not to hold the event in 2020. We hope you have emerged healthy and ready to get back to doing what you love. We love getting together to recognize the efforts that make West Chester great. We are grateful for the support we have received in the past and we hope you will join us this year.
The mission of the Awards Program is to recognize those projects and individuals who have worked to maintain the historic character and preserve the historic integrity of the Borough of West Chester.
In order to recognize the wide range of activities, awards are given in three categories:
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Bricks and Mortar for construction projects
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Preservation Service for educational and advocacy projects
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Preservation Legacy Award for long-term or far-reaching contributions to the preservation of West Chester.
We are planning to make it a special event this year to celebrate our 10th Anniversary. We will have hors d’oeuvres and a light buffet from Limoncello with beer and wine. It will take place on Thursday, October 21, 2021 at 5:30 pm at the Chester County History Center at 225 N. High Street. We hope you will consider joining us this year and supporting the program by becoming a sponsor. The categories and benefits are outlined in the sponsor form. Attendees will have the opportunity to hear the winners announced and to socialize with local decision makers, members of the West Chester business and preservation communities, and residents of the Borough of West Chester. All recommended precautions will be taken to ensure the health and safety of attendees.
We would be grateful for your sponsorship support of this valuable community preservation program.
Sincerely,
Allen Burke
2019 Committee Chair
West Chester Preservation Awards Committee
Allen Burke – Chair, James Breen, Jeff Burke, Thomas Dougherty, Cyndi Meadows, Ray Ott, Philip Yocum
Nominate
Thank you for your interest! We are no longer accepting nominations for 2021.
Nominations open in April of each year. To ask us for more information about next year's awards, please complete our contact form below:
Celebrate!
The West Chester Downtown Foundation (WCDF) hosts its annual Preservation Awards Ceremony in October at the Chester County Historical Society.
$25 per ticket
includes ceremony and reception
Mark your calendar for the 2021 Awards: October 21, 2021
Provide your email to be the first to know when tickets go on sale for the 2021 Preservation Awards: