Charter Day Awards

HCF awards Dr. Kerrison and 60 Tradd Street with the 2026 Whitelaw Founders Award for a meticulous, research-driven piazza restoration nearly 60 years in the making.

Historic Charleston Foundation announces the 2026 Charter Day award winners, honoring excellence in the protection, restoration, and interpretation of Charleston's historic built environment. From residential rehabilitations to cultural landscape preservation, this year's honorees embody the spirit of preservation in Charleston through expertise, vision, and a deep commitment to our city's legacy.

Each spring, Historic Charleston Foundation (HCF) commemorates its 1947 founding by honoring extraordinary contributions in preserving Charleston’s irreplaceable historic built environment and cultural character through its Charter Day Awards. The Foundation’s annual Charter Day awards are divided into categories to recognize all facets of historic preservation, from stewardship to the hands and skills behind each project. We are honored to recognize the following award winners for 2025.