π Howard C. Sherwood Award Winner: Brian Pinnola π
Preservation Long Island is honored to (posthumously) present Brian Pinnola with the prestigious Howard C. Sherwood Award, recognizing his exceptional lifetime achievements in historic preservation. This rare and distinguished honor, first established in 1974, celebrates individuals whose dedication and passion have had a transformative impact on preserving Long Islandβs heritage.
Brianβs tireless work as a longtime member of the Garden City Historical Society exemplifies the spirit of this award. He was a leading voice in the efforts to preserve the historic St. Paulβs School, a stunning architectural treasure and vital piece of Garden Cityβs cultural fabric. Through advocacy, restoration projects, and mentorship, Brian made an indelible mark on the preservation community. Sadly, Brian passed away in 2023.
The awardβs namesake, Howard C. Sherwood, was a wealthy urban antiquarian whose vision led to the founding of the Society for the Preservation of Long Island Antiquities (now Preservation Long Island) in 1948. Sherwood, concerned with post-World War II development, sought to protect Long Islandβs preindustrial past. His legacy includes the gift of his collection of American antiques and the Sherwood-Jayne Farm, his 18th-century country retreat in East Setauket.
Brian Pinnola now joins the ranks of past recipients like one of Long Islandβs first preservation advocates, Barbara Van Liew (1911-2005), Natalie Naylor (Hofstra University professor and Director of the Long Island Studies Institute), and Historic preservation professional, consultant Zachary Studenroth, whose extraordinary contributions continue to inspire preservation efforts across Long Island.
π Join us in celebrating Brian and all our award recipients at the 2025 Preservation Awards! Learn more about the other awardees and buy tickets here:
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It’s a shame that Brian didn’t get this recognition while he was around. He was a grey guy and well loved and respected. Thankfully, he will not be forgotten. Thank you
π° Our Preservation Awards announcement is making headlines!
π£ Thank you Antiques And The Arts Weekly and Newsday (both articles linked below) as well as TBR News Media and Long Island Business News for helping us share the news about this year's award recipients.
π Presented every other year, our Preservation Awards honor individuals, organizations, and projects that make outstanding contributions to historic preservation on Long Island.
π₯ Save the date: Join us on January 25, 2025, at our Cold Spring Harbor exhibition gallery for a special awards ceremony and reception to celebrate the honorees.
πVisit our website to learn more about this year's awardees and to get tickets to the awards event:
Antiques And the Arts Weekly Article: https://preservationlongisland.org/wp-content/…
Newsday Article: https://preservationlongisland.org/wp-content/…
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