The Santa Monica Conservancy recognized seven exemplary contributors to the preservation of Santa Monica’s architectural and cultural heritage at the Annual Meeting on June 10, 2023. The awards were announced by members of the Awards Committee including David Kaplan (chair), Margarita Jerabek, Ruthann Lehrer, and Carol Lemlein. Special guest Councilmember Caroline Torosis and Conservancy Board President Tom Cleys presented the awards to each project team and individual honoree.

These seven projects demonstrate that the field of historic preservation in Santa Monica is multidisciplinary, collaborative, creative, and rooted in authentic storytelling about people and place. 

The Conservancy congratulates these exemplary individuals, organizations, and teams for their preservation, advocacy, and stewardship in our city!

Cultural Heritage Award
Broadway to Freeway: Life and Times of a Vibrant Community

Cultural Heritage Award
Culture Mapping 90404, 18th Street Arts Center

Rehabilitation and Adaptive Reuse Award
Sears Building, 302 Colorado Avenue

Rehabilitation Award
The Georgian Hotel, 1415 Ocean Avenue

Media Award
The Street Seen, Mark Gorman

Volunteer Award
Catherine Conkle

Volunteer Award
Robin Venturelli