Jersey City Landmarks Conservancy will host its 18th Annual Preservation Awards at the Landmark Loew's Jersey Theater in Journal Square on Thursday, May 31.

This annual event acknowledges achievements that preserve Jersey City's history.

Light fare and beverages will be served. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the ceremony begins at 7:30 p.m.

Tickets are available here.

Excellence in Preservation Awards

This award recognizes the recent restoration, rehabilitation, or adaptive reuse of a building, structure, or object exemplifying a high regard for the site's historical integrity. In 2018, the JCLC received a number of nominations outside of historic districts. We hope recognizing these achievements will encourage more preservation efforts in those neighborhoods lacking historic preservation protection.

City of Jersey City for the restoration of the Apple Tree House, 298 Academy St. Also recognizing HMR Architects.

Gerard Vega, owner of 85 Franklin St. and Alfino & Maria Ciminata, owners of Froth on Franklin. Also recognizing Ervin Ortiz, Architect.

Phillip Geuse, owner of 339 Communipaw Ave. Also recognizing Jeff Jordan Architects.

Theodore Conrad Preservationist Award

Named after the late Jersey City preservationist, this award recognizes local groups and their historic preservation efforts.

The Bergen Square Historical Society and Andrea Lew for building awareness and educating the public about Bergen Square, an area of Jersey City formed in 1660 as New Jersey's first municipality, which would later grow into today's Jersey City.

Jersey City Legend Award

This award recognizes a person who has made a significant contribution to Jersey City's culture, history, and identity.

Marshall Ward Mount, Ph.D., author & scholar

Preservation Initiative Award

This award recognizes the extraordinary efforts by an individual or organization in promoting the protection of Jersey City's historic resources.

Casa Colombo, the Italian Educational Cultural Center, Center for the Arts for decades-long commitment to educating the community about Jersey City's rich Italian-American history and traditions.

J. Owen Grundy History Award

Named after the city's late historian, the J. Owen Grundy History Award recognizes work that chronicles Jersey City history through a written or visual medium.

David J. Goodwin, author of "Left Bank of the Hudson: Jersey City and the Artists of 111 1st Street."