Thomasville Landmarks hosted its annual Preservation Honor Awards on Thursday, June 27, at the recently rehabilitated Flowers Heritage Center at the 1915 Post Office. Ten nominees were recognized for their efforts to preserve, promote, and protect the historic built environment of Thomasville and Thomas County. 

Contributing Addition Award 

Given for achievement in new construction, landscaping, or community projects

Mr. Brent Brown for the adaptive reuse of the Old Gulf Station

First Presbyterian Church for the reconfiguration and rehabilitation of site plan and buildings 

Miller-Jinright Award Given for hands-on preservation efforts 

Ms. Kay Cromartie for the rehabilitation of the Ochlocknee Train Depot

Mr. and Mrs. Kenny Thompson for the restoration of former Revolving Fund property, 223 Bartow St. 

Award of Merit 

Given for the improvement of important historic resources 

Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Zorn for the rehabilitation of the Gibson House Mr. and Mrs. Chris Curry for the rehabilitation of Metta Day Spa 

Award of Stewardship 

Given for the long term care of a significant historic property 

Ms. Kathy Vignos for the care of Milestone Plantation 

Award of Outstanding Achievement 

Landmarks’ highest honor, given for excellence of accomplishment in historic preservation 

Flowers Foods, Inc. for the Flowers Heritage Center 

Introducing the Phoenix Award 

Given for the rescue and resurrection of endangered properties 

Garschagen & Godwin Architecture for their satellite office at 117 North Main St., Boston 

Periodically, Landmarks recognizes an individual for demonstrated efforts and steadfast dedication to the furtherance of historic preservation in Thomas County. Honorees represent the select few who have given years of service towards advancing historic preservation in the name of improving the quality of life for all in our community. 

As a trailblazer of the Tockwotton neighborhood revitalization effort and champion of the Thomas County Courthouse rehabilitation, Mrs. Mary Jo Beverly was specially recognized as the recipient of the Marguerite Neel Williams Award for her years of unwavering dedication to historic preservation and Thomasville Landmarks. 

A special thank you to the Awards Committee comprised of Mrs. Natalie Braswell, Mr. John Hand, Mr. Roy Lilly Jr., Mrs. Anne McCudden, and Mr. William Edwards, chair. 

Thomasville Landmarks is a non-profit, member-supported organization dedicated to the preservation, protection and promotion of the architecture, history and heritage of the Thomas County area. Everyone in the community is invited to join the organization and become a supporter. 

For more information, visit www.ThomasvilleLandmarks.org.