The Houston Mod Preservation Awards program recognizes individuals and organizations for their contributions to further the knowledge, appreciation and preservation of modern architecture and design.
Projects considered for recognition include sensitive building alterations, additions, restorations, and/or rehabilitations; advocacy or educational programs; and publications. Projects must have been completed within the past five years. Awards are presented at the Houston Mod Annual Member Party.
2023 Award Recipients
Mandy and Philip LeBlanc, restoration of 4158 Meyerwood Drive, a Style in Steel Townhome
Project Row Houses, restoration of the Eldorado Ballroom
Julia and James Long, preservation of 5203 Caversham Drive
Jeff Carowitz, preservation of 5226 Berry Creek Drive
2021 Award Recipients
City of Pasadena, preservation of Strawberry Park Pavilion designed by Fitch & Holcomb Architects
Pearl Hospitality, adaptive reuse of 1709 Dryden, The Westin Houston Medical Center / Medical Towers Building
Hillside, 5200-5272 Memorial Drive
Ethan’s Glen Community Association, Ethan’s Glen Townhome Community by Fisher-Friedman Associates
2019 Award Recipients
Sandra Tetly, restoration of Apollo Mission Control Center at NASA Johnson Space Center
Don Emmite and Jim Power, 4127 Solway Lane
Meghan and Eric Hoffnagle, 3226 North MacGregor Way
Helen and Wally Johnson, 210 Oyster Creek Drive, Lake Jackson, Texas
Holly Hall Retirement Community, preservation of Dunbar Chambers Memorial Chapel
2017 Award Recipients
Gary Prosterman, adaptive reuse of 1121 Walker Street, Le Meridien/The Melrose
Ben Koush, restoration of 6328 Brookside Drive
Tam Kiehnhoff of CASETA, the exhibit This WAS Contemporary Art: Fine and Decorative Arts in Houston 1945-1965
Randy Tibbits of CASETA, the exhibit This WAS Contemporary Art: Fine and Decorative Arts in Houston 1945-1965
Ginger Berni of The Heritage Society, the exhibit This WAS Contemporary Art: Fine and Decorative Arts in Houston 1945-1965
Diann and Mike Lewter, preservation of 4160 Meyerwood Drive, a Style in Steel Townhome
Penny and James Brown, preservation of 4158 Meyerwood Drive, a Style in Steel Townhome
Michael John Smith and Malcolm Perry, preservation of 4156 Meyerwood Drive, a Style in Steel Townhome
2015 Award Recipients
Mr. James Gast, author of The Astrodome: Building An American Spectacle
Mr. Glen Rosenbaum, renovation of 5219 South Braeswood Boulevard
Vanessa and Galvin Gerondale, 5231 Braesvalley Drive
Barbara and Bernard Allen, 204 Oyster Creek Drive Lake Jackson, Texas
Jennifer and Andy Littleton, restoration of 50 Plantation Court Lake Jackson, Texas
2012 Award Recipients
City of Houston Houston Public Library, Oak Forest Library, renovation of Goleman & Rolfe’s Oak Forest Neighborhood Library
Congregation Emanu El, Temple Emanu El, 1500 Sunset Boulevard
Alley Theatre, 615 Texas Avenue
Mr. James Oyler, 7911 Santa Elena Street
Mr. Walter Bering, renovation of 2100 Persa Street
Building Modern Houston, by author Anna Mod
2011 Award Recipients
City of Houston Parks & Recreation Department, renovation of MacKie & Kamrath’s Gragg Building
New Regional Planning, renovation of Thompson McCleary and Hamilton Brown’s Macham Building
Brochstein’s, Inc., 11530 Main Street
Mr. and Mrs. Kurt Hahnfeld, renovation of 22 Willowend
Mr. and Mrs. John Arnold, renovation of 10111 Cliffwood Drive
Betty Lee, renovation of 12020 Tall Oaks Street
Allen Gaw, renovation of 12020 Tall Oaks Street
2009 Award Recipients
Baker Botts L.L.P., in partnership with The Center to preserve essential social services and modern architecture
The Center Serving Persons with Mental Retardation, in partnership with Baker Botts L.L.P. to preserve essential social services and modern architecture
Exxon/Mobil Corporation, renovation of Welton Becket + Associates' Humble Building
Mr. and Mrs. Scott R. Butler, renovation of 4135 Durness Way
Primeway Federal Credit Union, renovation of Wilson, Morris, Crain + Anderson's Heights State Bank Building
Lisa Gray, advocacy and public voice for modern architecture