The 3 Most Endangered Places List will be announced at a press conference during PND’s 17th Annual North Dakota Historic Preservation Conference May 7-9, 2010 in Dickinson, ND. Success Story and Honor Awards recipients will be celebrated at a special awards ceremony and banquet in their honor Saturday, May 8, 2010, also in conjunction with the annual conference in Dickinson.

3 Most Endangered Places: Created in 2000, the 3 Most Endangered Places list includes sites which have historical, architectural or cultural significance and are in danger of demolition, deterioration, or substantial alteration due to neglect or vandalism. Being named to the list is often a first step or a much needed boost towards preserving these historic places. The list often draws public attention to historic preservation issues, sparks debate about cultural and architectural heritage preservation, and sometimes even attracts a new owner or developer to a historic site in desperate need of a new and creative solution.

Success Story Award: Each year PND also invites nominations for the annual Success Story award. This award is given to a site having historical, architectural, or cultural significance, which has been restored. The work must have been completed within the last five years. The award also draws attention to historic preservation issues and demonstrates how historic places can be restored and adaptively reused for both historical and practical purposes.

Honor Awards: The Preservation North Dakota Honor Awards recognize outstanding achievements and excellence in historic preservation across the state of North Dakota in four categories: Preservation Excellence Award; Legacy Award; Bentley Award, a.k.a. Volunteer of the Year Award; and the Artisan Award. Recipients are selected by the award committee from a pool of nominations submitted by peers, building owners, and the public at large. Detailed award criteria is available online at www.prairieplaces.org.