The Mayor's Awards for Preservation, hosted by the Elgin Heritage Commission and held annually, is the keynote event during Preservation Month.
Awards are given to persons, groups and organizations who lead a preservation project, save one or more historical properties, educate and promote an awareness of Elgin’s heritage, conduct creative historic projects relating to archival or object collections, or maintain a continuous cultural or historical organization for 50 years or more. Honorees have demonstrated their dedication to historic architecture, neighborhoods, and the history of Elgin. Register by calling (847)-931-6004