The Col. John Montgomery Historic Preservation Award, named for Montgomery County's namesake, recognizes historic active preservation successes throughout the county. The key word is preservation of historical landmarks. This award gives preservation its most-important voice. The site/structure must be readily recognizable, 75 years or older, and architecturally significant.
Past recipients:
2008 - White Hall, 261 Old Mill Rd.
2009 - Cumberland Bank, 502 Madison St.
2010 - Forbes / Mabry House, 607 N. 2nd St.
2011 - Tip Top, 15 Trahern Terrace
2012 - Historic Port Royal
2013 - Upland Hall, 149 Plum St.
2014 - The Post House, 3190 Ft. Campbell Blvd.
2015 - Nannie Haskins Williams diary
2016 - Benevolent Lodge No. 210 Cemetery, Old Clarksville-Springfield Rd.
2017 - Cumberland Hall (Robb-Hayes house), 529 York St.
2018 - Allendale Farm, Allen-Griffey Rd.
2019 - Conroy Corner, 1202 Madison St.
2021 - Old Methodist Church, 4th & Main Sts.
2022 - Wenzler-Darnell house, 638 Madison St.
Cave Johnson "Stamp of Approval" Award
The Cave Johnson "Stamp of Approval" Award recognizes outstanding local history such as places, events and activities that lend support for preservation of local history. The award is specifically designed to show the Society's endorsement of a project. The recognized entity is steadfast in its support of preservation, and either demonstrates that it is educationally supportive of and complementary to local history, or demonstrates successful repurposing of a structure or site while maintaining its historic integrity.
Past recipients:
2009 - Historic Collinsville, Southside
2010 - Friends of Fort Defiance, New Providence
2011 - The Leaf-Chronicle
2012 - Sevier Station renovation, New Providence
2013 - Northington-Beach House, 512 Madison St.
2014 - Cave Johnson family residence, 916 Madison St.
2015 - Montgomery County Archives, Veterans Plaza
2016 - Smith-Trahern Mansion, McClure St.
2017 - Union School Community Center, Palmyra
2018 - Lurton-Conroy House, 625 Madison St.
2019 - Serepta Jordan Journal restoration
2021 - Commemoration of the 100th Anniversary of Woman Suffrage
2022 - Clarksville Then and Now project, downtown Clarksville
Robert Thompson Cemetery Preservation Award
The Robert Thompson Cemetery Preservation Award recognizes leadership in preserving cemeteries. The award is given to the organization, profit or non-profit, that serves as the preservationist. The recipient generates good will and understanding with the developing community, and preserves historic artifacts rather than destroying them. All cemeteries in Montgomery County are eligible. The size, age and condition of the cemetery is taken into account.