The Jersey City Landmarks Conservancy?s Thirteenth Annual Preservation Awards Ceremony will take place next Thursday evening, May 30th at the Landmark Loew?s Jersey Theater at 54 Journal Square.

The Conservancy is an organization founded to preserve, protect, and promote Jersey City's architectural and cultural heritage. The ceremony will honor those who have contributed to the cause of preservation in Jersey City. Categories include the Excellence in Preservation Award, the Theodore Conrad Preservationist Award, the J. Owen Grundy History Award, the Preservation Initiative Award, and the Jersey City Legend Award.

The evening will begin at 6:00 PM at the Landmark Loew?s Jersey Theater at 54 Journal Square. The cost is $30.00. A buffet dinner featuring food from several local restaurants will be served. A tour of the historic Loews Jersey Theatre (www.loewsjersey.org) will follow the ceremony. Tickets may be purchased at the Loew?s Jersey on the day of the event or by contacting Conservancy president John Hallanan at jclandmarks@gmail or 201-456-0486.