The goal of the Heritage Preservation Award is to recognize an individual, family or business who has made an outstanding contribution to the preservation, rehabilitation, restoration and use of Eden Prairie's heritage resources.

2026 Heritage Preservation Award recipient Paul Anderson with members of his family, Mayor Ron Case, and Heritage Preservation Commission and Eden Prairie Historical Society members

Nomination Process and Timeline

Nominations may be made by persons on behalf of themselves or others, and one award is given each year. Nomination materials are typically available in the first quarter each year and the awards are presented at a City Council meeting in May, in conjunction with National Historic Preservation Month.

Heritage Preservation Award Eligibility

The nominee shall be a person, family or business whose recent activities:

• Have made an outstanding contribution to the preservation, rehabilitation, restoration and use of Eden Prairie’s heritage resources
• Lives in or maintains a historic property in Eden Prairie
• Volunteers and/or goes above and beyond a paid employee’s usual job responsibilities to promote heritage

Note: There is no monetary award for the Heritage Preservation Award and members of the Heritage Preservation Commission are not eligible for the award while serving on the Commission.

Past Heritage Preservation Award Recipients

For questions about the Heritage Preservation Award, please contact Beth Novak-Krebs.