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, which recognizes the recent restoration, rehabilitation or adaptive reuse of a building; the Theodore Conrad Preservationist Award which recognizes local grassroots historic preservation efforts; the J. Owen Grundy History Award, which recognizes a written or artistic work that chronicles Jersey City history; and the Jersey City Living Legend Award which recognizes a person who has made a significant contribution to Jersey City.

Find out who wins next week. The Ceremony begins at 6:00 PM. The cost is $30.00. Parking is available at the Square Ramp parking garage behind the theater on Magnolia Avenue. A buffet dinner featuring food from several local restaurants will be served. A tour of the historic Loews Jersey Theatre will follow the ceremony. Tickets may be purchased at the theater on the day of the event or by contacting Conservancy president John Hallanan at jclandmarks@gmail or 201-456-0486.

We hope to see you there!