Riverside residents and supporters of Riverside Avondale Preservation gathered for the organization’s Annual Meeting and Preservation Awards Feb. 15 at Riverside Church at Park and King. Celebrating 50 years of community and projects, the awards honored individuals, organizations and businesses within the historic district that exemplify outstanding achievement in historic preservation and the welcoming and inclusive nature of the neighborhood.
Awards were presented in two categories: Design and Construction, which celebrates the work of builders, designers, craftsmen and homeowners to preserve the integrity and enhance the beauty of the district; and Service, which recognizes the acts of neighborliness and philanthropy by individuals, businesses and organizations.
Among the winners honored were:
Architectural Rehabilitation Award, Residential
Michael Rowan, Celtic Construction Solutions
for 2532 Park St.
Architectural Rehabilitation Award, Residential
John J. Hove and The Lane Group
for 3730 Richmond St., also known as Hove Hall
Interior Design Award
Don Eduardo Cocina Mexicana for 2665 Park St.
New Construction Award
Glenn Chandler, Bold City Properties, and Matthew Jarvis, Atomic Garden, for 3841 Boone Park Ave.
Good Neighbor Award
Ron Rothberg
Community Impact Award
Greg Corcoran, JEA
Small Business Advocate Award
Hooshang Harvesf, Hooshang Oriental Rug Gallery
Small Business Advocate Award
Mike Shad, Five Points Theatre Building
Small Business Advocate Award
Gunnel Humphreys, Edge City
Riverside Arts Market Award
Donald Roy Peak, Special Recognition
15th Anniversary
Riverside Arts Market Award
Frank Widner, Special Recognition
15th Anniversary
Wayne Wood Award
Jeff Graf
