The Nittany Lion Inn Restoration
Gary Brandeis

For the extensive restoration of the historic Nittany Lion Inn, a National Trust for Historic Preservation-recognized historic hotel, restoring the property to its longstanding role as a cherished tradition for the local community and Penn State alumni.

University Club Heritage Project
Directed by James Collins and Vicki Fong

For leading the project to preserve the University Club’s historical documents and artifacts that tell the story of the club’s unique cultural legacy in the broader community over the past century.

Rick Rishel
Centre County Library and Historical Museum

For the outstanding and long-term commitment to preservation activities in Centre County at the Centre County Library and Historical Museum including countless hours spent cataloging, preparing exhibitions, and scanning to make collections accessible to the public.

Gerald Hefferan and Zachary Chambers

For significant contributions to historic preservation in Centre County through their gifts of time, talent, and project leadership working with the David House Heritage Museum in Snow Show, development of the Mountaintop Historical Day event, and for promoting the rich history of the Mountaintop region of Centre County.

Jacqueline R. Esposito

For exemplary service to the Centre County Historical Society as its Collections Management Chair. Her contribution through ongoing work with interns and staff, and insights as a professional archivist have exponentially benefited the Historical Society’s archives by increasing their public accessibility.

Michael Hermann, Purple Lizard Maps

For his years and countless hours devoted to appreciating Centre County’s natural landscape by making it more accessible through his Purple Lizard Maps.