Nathalie Andrews, Director, Portland Museum, Louisville, Kentucky — for her tireless efforts to save the historic building in which the museum is housed and for establishing an institution that today provides valuable educational opportunities about Louisville history and preservation for the public and area schools

2001 Honorable Mention

Steve Wiser, Louisville Historical League — for the League’s efforts to promote and preserve the history and culture of greater Louisville and especially for its activities on behalf of the preservation of the Louisville Male High School.

Dr. Michael Ann Williams, Western Kentucky University — for her leadership and many contribution to the fields of folklore, vernacular architectural and material culture studies

Jim and John Kelly, Bardstown Kentucky — for their successful restoration and reopening of the tavern, one of downtown Bardstown’s most historic and architecturally significant buildings, after it was badly damaged by fire.