Carbondale Seeks Nominations for 21st Annual Preservation Awards

City invites residents to nominate properties for historic preservation recognition

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

The City of Carbondale Preservation Commission is accepting nominations for its 21st Annual Historic Preservation Awards. Carbondale residents can submit nominations for properties within city limits that have been preserved, restored, or adaptively reused in a way that is consistent with the original architectural style of the structure or neighborhood. Award winners will be recognized at a City Council meeting in May.

Why it matters

Carbondale's historic preservation awards program helps recognize and incentivize property owners to maintain the architectural character and heritage of the city's neighborhoods. This supports broader community efforts to preserve Carbondale's historic buildings and promote sustainable development.

The details

Properties can be nominated in five categories: Preservation, Restoration, Sympathetic Addition, Compatible New Construction, and Adaptive Reuse. Nomination forms are available through the city's Planning Services Division and are due by March 23. The awards will be presented at a City Council meeting in May, which is National Preservation Month.

  • The nomination deadline is 5 p.m. on Monday, March 23, 2026.
  • The award winners will be recognized at a City Council meeting in May 2026, which is National Preservation Month.

The players

City of Carbondale Preservation Commission

The city government agency responsible for overseeing historic preservation efforts in Carbondale, Illinois.

Carbondale residents

Local community members who are invited to submit nominations for the historic preservation awards program.

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The takeaway

Carbondale's historic preservation awards program demonstrates the city's commitment to protecting its architectural heritage and promoting sustainable development that respects the character of local neighborhoods.