Join Historic Kansas City for the 2026 Historic Preservation Awards, celebrating the projects, people, and organizations and their achievements supporting progress in historic preservation throughout the Kansas City region.
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This year’s Awards will be held at the National WWI Museum and Memorial as the Liberty Memorial marks its 100th anniversary. Dedicated in 1926, the Memorial has undergone an extraordinary preservation and restoration effort in recent decades, making it a fitting setting to recognize another year of achievement in historic preservation.
Guests are invited to arrive at 5:00 p.m. for special access to Memory Hall and the special exhibition Story of the Museum and Memorial, which traces the century-long history of the Liberty Memorial and the more recent efforts to restore and preserve the landmark. A cocktail reception will follow at 5:30 p.m., with the Awards program beginning at 6:15 p.m.
The annual Preservation Awards recognize exemplary work in rehabilitation, adaptive reuse, neighborhood revitalization, preservation craftsmanship, advocacy, and leadership. Join us as we recognize the 2026 award recipients and the work being done across our community to preserve the places that tell Kansas City’s story.
Schedule of Events:
Thursday, November 12, 2026, National WWI Museum and Memorial
5:00–5:30 p.m. — Special access to Story of the Museum and Memorial
5:30–6:15 p.m. — Cocktail Reception
6:15-7:30 p.m. — Preservation Awards Program
Additional Details:
Tickets for HKC Members: $50
Non-Member tickets: $75
Parking
Free parking is available on the Museum and Memorial grounds in the U-shaped drive and West Visitors Lot.
Accessibility
The Museum and Memorial’s auditorium event space, front access entrance, and “Memory Hall” exhibit spaces are accessible to guests with mobility limitations. Reserved van-accessible parking is available in the U-shaped drive and West Visitors Lot. Staff and volunteers will be available to assists guests in accessing elevators.
Support the Preservation Awards
Historic Kansas City is still seeking sponsors for the 2026 Preservation Awards. Sponsorship opportunities begin at $750 and provide complementary tickets and recognition as part of the November 12 event Additional options are available for higher-level support and recognition as part of event proceedings and marketing materials.
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A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO OUR DIAMOND SPONSOR
STRATA Architecture Inc. is a woman owned, small business with extensive experience in historic restoration and renovation, adaptive reuse, new construction, and planning in both residential and commercial construction. Representing over 30+ years of architectural experience, our firm specializes in existing buildings and sites, adaptive reuse, smart growth and new construction within a historic context. With a special emphasis on contextual suitability, our design approach responds to the unique challenges of each project with the goal of both satisfying the client and developing sound and appropriate architectural solutions. Each solution is tailored to fit the opportunities and constraints of the individual project’s design, budget, and schedule – an approach that has resulted in a noteworthy history of implemented on-time and on-budget projects for the firm. STRATA Architecture Inc. represents a commitment to the field of historic preservation and renovation, exemplified by their dedication to historic buildings. The firm is headquartered in Downtown Kansas City, Missouri, within a 1960s Mid-Century Modern building.
Celebrating its 25th year of experience, Kissick Construction is diverse in its scope of work, from initial demolition, rough grading, and site utilities to structural concrete and flatwork. The firm has grown to manage projects as large as $100 million with almost 400 employees, and has earned a strong reputation for innovatively solving construction challenges. Kissick Construction is a self-performing, heavy civil contractor with the resources to handle critically challenging projects of any size, location and complexity.
A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO OUR SILVER SPONSORS
