PROVIDENCE – Ten historic properties, individuals and groups across the state have been named honorees for Preserve Rhode Island’s 2024 Rhody Awards program.
The historic preservation nonprofit annually celebrates the achievements of individuals and organizations for their efforts in utilizing historic preservation to strengthen communities, improve quality of life and address social challenges. The honorees will be recognized on Oct. 20 in a ceremony at Rosecliff in Newport.
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Cornelis J. de Boer has been named the winner of the Antoinette Downing Volunteer Award. Preserve Rhode Island says de Boer has served on the Providence Historic District Commission for 35 years.
Wendy Nicholas Dorsey, a former executive director of the Providence Preservation Society, will receive the Frederick C. Williamson Professional Award. Dorsey, who also served with the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s Northeast regional office, excelled in expanding educational programs, leading legislative campaigns and fostering community engagement in preservation efforts, Preserve Rhode Island says.
Other honorees, and their awards, include:
PRESERVATION PROJECT AWARD
- Artic Mills, West Warwick
- Belmont Chapel, Newport
- Rosecliff, Newport
- Wanskuck Mill Complex, Providence
COMMUNITY IMPACT AWARD
- 390 Pine St. – Conant Thread New Office Building, Pawtucket
- Explore East Greenwich: Historic Interpretive Signs, East Greenwich
STEWARDSHIP AWARD
- Friends of Plum Beach Lighthouse, North Kingstown
HOMEOWNER AWARD
- Kenneth and Deborah McDonald, Newport
James Bessette is the PBN special projects editor, and also covers the nonprofit and education sectors. You may reach him at Bessette@PBN.com. You may also follow him on X at @James_Bessette.
