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Preservation Oklahoma’s 2017 Awards Ceremony and unveiling of Endangered Places list, Overholser Mansion
April 17, 2017, 6 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
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On Monday, April 17, Preservation Oklahoma, Inc. (POK) will unveil its 2017 list of Oklahoma’s Most Endangered Historic Places and will also present the 2017 Preservation Leadership Awards. This event will take place from 6 to 7:30 pm at the Henry Overholser Mansion in Oklahoma City. The event is generously sponsored by the Kirkpatrick Foundation. Tickets are $30 for POK Members and $40 for nonmembers. Tickets may be purchased at www.preservationok.org. For more information, please contact David Pettyjohn at 405-525-5325 or david@preservationok.org.
Since 1993, Preservation Oklahoma has recognized historic sites across the state at risk of demolition or deterioration, raising awareness of the need to protect Oklahoma’s historic resources. While inclusion on the list does not guarantee protection or funding, it can be a key component in mobilizing support for the preservation of historic sites. This list was selected by a group of preservation professionals from nominations submitted by the public. An exhibit of the 2017 list will also be unveiled and will travel to numerous locations across the state in an effort to continue the discussion about the need to preserve these historic buildings.
POK’s Preservation Leadership Awards honor individuals whose tenacity, courage, and determination are the backbone of successful preservation projects across Oklahoma.
The 2017 award recipients are:
Young Leadership Award – Katie Friddle, Historic Preservation Officer in the Oklahoma City Planning Department
Preservation Leadership Award – Ed Sharrer, Director of Kendall Whittier Main Street
Preservation Leadership Award – Bill John Baker, Cherokee Nation Principal Chief
Lifetime Achievement Award – Melvena Heisch, Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer, OHS
