City seeks nominations for 2016 Blakely Awards

Published 11:17 am Saturday, April 9, 2016

The city of Bainbridge Island is seeking nominations for the 2016 Blakely Awards.

The awards recognize individuals or organizations that have made significant contributions to historic preservation on Bainbridge Island.

Nominations for the Blakely Awards must be submitted no later than 5 p.m. Friday, April 15. Forms and guidelines can be found on the city’s website, www.ci.bain

bridge-isl.wa.us. Winners will be announced in May.

There are two nomination categories: Project of Excellence and Preservation Leader.

Project of Excellence awards recognize an outstanding historic preservation/restoration project of significant value to the community. Preservation Leader awards are given to an individual or organization that has demonstrated community leadership in promoting historic preservation.