Historic Preservation Awards

2026 Mayor’s Awards for Historic Preservation

Preservation Award Nominations

The City of Aurora’s Preservation Commission is looking to honor local property owners who have made significant improvements while maintaining the historic character of their building. Properties eligible for the Mayor’s Awards for Excellence in Historic Preservation should be at least 50 years old and generally completed work in the past three years but exceptions may be made. The nomination form is available here.

The nomination deadline for the 2026 Historic Preservation Awards will be Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 5:00 PM.

Please submit completed nomination to:

Aurora Preservation Commission
44 E. Downer Place
Aurora, Illinois 60507

Office Location:
77 S. Broadway, 2nd Floor

Phone: 630-256-3080

Email: morganj@aurora.il.us

Award recipients receive a plaque and are recognized at the Mayor’s Awards Ceremony (see below).