Eligibility:
Eligible projects must have been started after January 1, 2015, and completed (a
Certificate of Occupancy received) prior to May 6, 2019.
All categories are open to residential, commercial, or mixed-use projects.
The Town of Telluride award program is open to any individual, organization,
business or agency within the Town of Telluride limits.
The same applicant may nominate more than one building in the same review cycle.
A property owner may nominate his or her own building. Owners of properties, if not
the applicant, must provide written consent.
All projects must have been constructed and issued a Certificate of Occupancy prior
to being nominated for an award.
A property owned by HARC, P&Z, and Town Council members may be eligible for
an award during the member’s active service. Such member may not act on or
influence the Evaluation Committee.
The Town of Telluride has the right to refuse any application that is not completed
as requested.
Judging:
All awards will be based on the quality of the project, its presentation, significance
and uniqueness. The impact of the nominee’s project on the community will also be
considered.
If the Evaluation Committee feels that the nomination is better suited for another
category, then the jury may change the nominated project to that category.
All of the Evaluation Committee’s decisions are final.
Additional materials may be requested.
All applicants will be notified by mail or email as to the status of their nomination.
The Evaluation Committee may grant multiple awards within the same category on
a case-by-case basis. There is no established minimum or maximum number of
awards that can be granted in any one category.
Evaluation Committee:
Nominations are evaluated by an Evaluation Committee composed of HARC members
who have no role or interest in the nominated projects. Review and designation of
Preservation Awards may be conducted as part of a regular HARC meeting. Preservation
Department Staff will provide administrative support to the Evaluation Committee.
Nominations will be judged according to the specific criteria:
1. Adherence to the ten Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation;
2. Adherence to the Design Guidelines for Building in Telluride, specifically the
Standards for Rehabilitation of Historic Buildings;
3. Scope & complexity of project; and
4. Creativity and appropriateness of solutions applied
Deadline for Submission:
Nominations must be received no later than 4:00 pm on Monday, May 6, 2019.
Please Submit Nominations via e-mail or file sharing link to:
Jonna Wensel, jwensel@telluride-co.gov, Questions? 970-728-2161