Historic Preservation Awards and Celebration

MAY 12th, 2026

6:00 – 8:00PM

About This Event:

St. Cloud is a treasure worth protecting, and each year we come together to celebrate the people and places that keep our history alive. Join us on Monday, May 12, from 6–8pm for an evening dedicated to historic preservation, community pride, and the stories that shape our city.

This year’s program will feature a special presentation by Melissa Wylie, CEO and President of the Florida Trust for Historic Preservation. Light refreshments will be served, and the evening will include recognition of local historic properties through our annual Historic Preservation Awards & Plaque Program.

Additional event details will be announced soon.

About The Speaker: Melissa Wylie

Melissa Wylie is the CEO and President of the Florida Trust for Historic Preservation, where she leads statewide efforts to protect and share Florida’s history. Her background includes leadership roles with Historic Nashville, the Tennessee Preservation Trust, and collaborations with the National Trust for Historic Preservation. She is a frequent presenter, trainer, and nonprofit professional with a strong career in communications and community-focused preservation work.

In May of 2023 the St. Cloud Main Street program and the City of St. Cloud announced their collaborative program to recognize historic buildings within the city limits. Through this program, homes that meet eligibility criteria can apply or be nominated for a Historic Preservation award or Historic Plaque. Deadline to apply this year is February 13th and awards will be presented annually in May.

PLAQUE APPLICATION

AWARD APPLICATION

Plaques

There are two different plaques available through the Awards & Plaque program. The first is for buildings that contribute to the historic significance of the city. The second is for buildings that are designated as local historic landmarks.

Historic plaque applications and a $100 fee to fabricate the plaque must be turned in by February 13th of 2026 to be considered for the May ceremony. Please submit your application in person to St. Cloud Main Street, 903 Pennsylvania Ave, St. Cloud, Florida, 34769.

Awards

The Awards program has four categories; preservation, rehabilitation, restoration, and additions/new construction. The preservation category is for work that has been done to sustain the existing form, integrity, and materials of the historic property. Rehabilitation is for properties that has been repaired, altered, or for additions that preserve the features which convey its historical, cultural, archaeological, or architectural significance. The restoration category covers buildings that have had been restored to the original historic state by removal of features from other periods and reconstruction of missing features from the restoration period. Lastly, additions and new construction include new features to a historic property that are compatible and in character with the existing historic building and surrounding contributing historic resources.

To apply or nominate someone for a historic award there is no fee and application must be turned into St. Cloud Main Street at 903 Pennsylvania Ave, St. Cloud, FL 34769. Deadline to apply is February 13th of 2026 to be considered for the May ceremony.

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St. Cloud Main Street
903 Pennsylvania Ave
St. Cloud, FL 34769

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