At its annual meeting in Preservation Hall, San Marco Preservation Society celebrated board members who’ve made lasting impacts and people and projects shaping San Marco.
The rain held off this year as San Marco neighbors, business owners and community leaders gathered at Preservation Hall for San Marco Preservation Society’s Annual Member Meeting and Beautification Awards.
On Thursday, May 28, the evening was especially festive as the organization marked its 50th anniversary, following San Marco’s centennial last year.
The program highlighted preservation, community, and progress, with speakers George Foote, Leah Roesler, David Paulk, and Robin Robinson sharing updates on the Centennial celebrations, partnerships, event programming, and SMPS history.
Special recognition was given to Pat Andrews, Desiree Bailey and David Paulk for their years of distinguished service, and a unanimous vote installed a new slate of officers for 2026-27, including Matt Little (president), Anita Vining (president-elect), and Raghu Krishnamachari (treasurer).
Commercial, Public-Private/Non-Residential Awards:
LaSalle Street San Marco Drainage and Flood Mitigation
The Centennial Oak at 1620 Marco Place
JTA San Marco Shelter
‘The Gym’ at RiversEdge, Riverwalk Expansion
Electric Dough Pizza, Co.
Rue Saint-Marc
Residential Awards:
1118 Landon Avenue (The Claxtons)
1999 River Road (The Kobrins)
1014 Elder Lane (Shane and Christine Silver)
1205 Mapleton Road (The Sanicolas)
2565 Pineridge Road (Katherine “Kitty” Gundlefinger)
