Annual Preservation Awards

Every April at the Annual Meeting of our membership, Dade Heritage Trust honors individuals, organizations, and businesses who have contributed to historic preservation efforts in our community.

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The 2023 Preservation Awards honorees include:

Scott Silver for the 2023 Arva Award

The 2023 Arva Award is named in honor of preservationist and author Arva Moore Parks for excellence in preservation advocacy. Scott Silver has been a trial lawyer and real estate investor in Miami over the past…

Girl Scouts of Tropical Florida for the 2023 Dolly MacIntyre Resiliency Award

The Girl Scouts of Tropical Florida are celebrating 100 years of building girls of courage, confidence, and character throughout Miami and the Keys. Founded in 1923 by the first troop in Coconut Grove, the Girl Scouts…

Alex Van Mecl for Preservation, Action and Advocacy

Alex Van Mecl is the owner of a beautifully restored residence in Opa-Locka and an advocate for the preservation of Opa-Locka’s historic architectural fabric. Since 2021, Alex has been leading the charge to elevate and preserve…

Tilia for their ownership, preservation, restoration, and continued stewardship of the historic Alfred I. DuPont Building

Since its completion in 1939, the art deco skyscraper, located at 169 East Flagler Street in downtown Miami, has seen the end of the Great Depression, served as headquarters to the 7th Naval fleet in World…

Coconut Grove Business Improvement District for their advocacy and promotion of the historic Coconut Grove in its 150th year

The Village of Coconut Grove was established in 1873 and is Miami’s original neighborhood, predating the City of Miami by nearly 25 years. Throughout 2023, the Coconut Grove Business Improvement District has strived to celebrate the…

R.J. Heisenbottle Architects and the City of Miami Beach for the restoration of the Carl Fisher Clubhouse

The Carl Fisher Clubhouse, a 1916 building by architect August Geiger, is the oldest public building in Miami Beach. In 1937, an adjoining annex building was constructed by Architect Robert A. Taylor, but when R. J.…

R.J. Heisenbottle Architects and the Miami Women’s Club for the restoration and adaptive reuse of the Miami Women’s Club

The Miami Women’s Club Building was designed by Mr. August Geiger, one of Miami’s prominent and outstanding early local architects, and is an excellent example of the adaptation of Spanish Renaissance Revival style architecture to the…

HistoryMiami for their ongoing resiliency and contributions to the community through education and archival services

For 83 years, HistoryMiami Museum has and continues to ensure the community’s stories are safeguarded and captured to foster learning and inspire a sense of place. Sharing the stories of our diverse, vibrant, storied city is…

Morningside Neighborhood Association for the 100th anniversary of the historic neighborhood

The Morningside Historic Home Tour & Celebration of 100 Years is an event that celebrates the rich history and architectural designs of this Miami neighborhood. Morningside, Miami’s first historic district, opened its doors to the first…

Azucar Ice Cream and the Little Havana Visitors Center for their promotion of Calle Ocho as the center of historic Little Havana

Azucar Ice Cream Company, LLC., is an artisanal ice cream and sorbet boutique located on Calle Ocho, in the heart of Little Havana. The concept for Azucar came out of love for Abuela and admiration for…

Miami-Dade Military Museum and Memorial for the restoration and operation of the former Navy Blimp Base HQ, now home to the Museum

In 2005, Dade Heritage Trust listed the old Naval Air Station Richmond Building-25 as one of the ten most endangered structures on the County-wide General Obligation Bond Fund Referendum. The first funding was released in 2007…

Kathy and Chris Marlin for the restoration of their historic Coral Gables Home

In September of 2018, Kathy and Chris Marlin came across an advertisement in the Miami Herald from the children of the son of the late Dr. Arthur and Ruth Sokoloff, who had lived in the 717 North…

Bob Smith and Marc Campbell for the Key Keeper Award

Every year, Dade Heritage Trust recognizes a homeowner who takes great pride in owning and maintaining their historic home. Bob and Marc live in a lovely mid-century modern home on NE 94th Street in Miami Shores.…

Annual Preservation Awards

Scott Silver for the 2023 Arva Award

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Girl Scouts of Tropical Florida for the 2023 Dolly MacIntyre Resiliency Award

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Alex Van Mecl for Preservation, Action and Advocacy

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Tilia for their ownership, preservation, restoration, and continued stewardship of the historic Alfred I. DuPont Building

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Coconut Grove Business Improvement District for their advocacy and promotion of the historic Coconut Grove in its 150th year

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R.J. Heisenbottle Architects and the City of Miami Beach for the restoration of the Carl Fisher Clubhouse

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R.J. Heisenbottle Architects and the Miami Women’s Club for the restoration and adaptive reuse of the Miami Women’s Club

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HistoryMiami for their ongoing resiliency and contributions to the community through education and archival services

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Morningside Neighborhood Association for the 100th anniversary of the historic neighborhood

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Azucar Ice Cream and the Little Havana Visitors Center for their promotion of Calle Ocho as the center of historic Little Havana

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Miami-Dade Military Museum and Memorial for the restoration and operation of the former Navy Blimp Base HQ, now home to the Museum

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Kathy and Chris Marlin for the restoration of their historic Coral Gables Home

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Bob Smith and Marc Campbell for the Key Keeper Award

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