N.H. Preservation Achievement Awards Honor Thirteen 6/7/2003 - Concord, NH The New Hampshire Preservation Alliance presented its annual Preservation Achievement Awards to seven preservation and rehabilitation projects and to four advocacy, planning and educational efforts on Friday, June 6. In addition, Anne Pilkovsky was honored for her efforts to protect archeological resources and Jeff Taylor was recognized for his leadership in statewide preservation efforts. The awards ceremony was be held as part of the Preservation Alliance's annual meeting at St. Paul's School in Concord. Since 1989, the awards have recognized outstanding construction projects, as well as individuals and groups for their contributions to the state's preservation movement. The

2003 Preservation Achievement Award recipients included:

Anne Pilkovsky for her efforts to protect state archeological resources. Pilkovsky is known as an insightful educator and effective communicator and is highly motivated, determined, devoted and enthusiastic as an advocate in her endeavors to protect archeological resources. She knows what to do and who to mobilize. Pilkovsky is an extraordinary volunteer with the SCRAP, the state's Conservation and Rescue Archaeology Program which trains citizens in the field to evaluate resources, reduce the rate of site destruction, recover information from archaeological sites, and conduct original research. Colleagues say that she is a model, mentor and inspiration for many budding archeologists throughout the state.

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