The Village of Oak Park | 123 Madison St.  Oak Park, IL 60302 | village@oak-park.us

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Award nomination deadlines extended

The nomination deadline has been extended to Sept. 30 for both Green Awards and Historic Preservation Awards.

Green Awards…Presented annually by Environment & Energy Commission, the annual awards recognize individuals, groups and organizations that have demonstrated leadership as stewards of the Oak Park environment. Past awards have included zero waste practices at a local elementary school, a greywater recycling system at a single-family home and a vegetable garden built atop a residential garage. Nominations may be made online at www.oak-park.us/greenawards. Call 708.358.5700 or email publicworks@oak-park.us for more information.

Preservation Awards…Each year, the Historic Preservation Commission recognizes projects that demonstrate commitment to protecting and advancing the community’s architectural heritage. Single-family homes, apartment buildings, commercial buildings, public/institutional buildings and religious structures may be nominated in the categories of restoration, rehabilitation, adaptive use and additions/new construction. Additional awards are presented for stewardship, detail and design. Nominations may be submitted online at www.oak-park.us/preservationawards, in person, by U.S. Mail or via email. Nomination forms are available in Village Hall, 123 Madison St., by calling 708.358.5417 or by email to historicpreservation@oak-park.us. For more information, call 708.358.5417 or email historicpreservation@oak-park.us.