LIFETIME PRESERVATION AWARD

The Lifetime Preservation Award honors North Andover residents who have shown an exemplary commitment to the preservation of our town's historic heritage and community spaces. In 2022, we proudly reinstated this annual event following a brief hiatus during the pandemic.

The 2023 Lifetime Preservation Award is presented by the following sponsors:

2023 Honoree: Brad Wakeman

Brad grew up in North Andover and has been active in historic preservation for over 30 years. He led the effort to enact the Community Preservation Act in North Andover, the first community to do so. Brad was one of the first people in the Commonwealth to be appointed to a Community Preservation Committee and served on North Andover’s Committee between 2002 and 2016.

Brad led efforts to protect several land parcels now enjoyed by the public, including: Carter Hill and Half Mile Hill. HE has also been an active member of the North Andover Historical Society, the Ridgewood Cemetery and the North Andover Improvement Society.

He and his wife, Wendy, are proud owners of a historic home in North Andover and actively preserve and share it.

On September 21st, from 6-8:30 pm we will celebrate Brad’s impressive commitment to history and preservation at a gala reception at the LANAM club.


2022 Honoree: Michael Smolak


2019 Honorees: KATHY STEVENS & CROWELL FREEMAN

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2018 Honoree: phila slade

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2017 Honorees: anita & james worden

Anita & James Worden, 2017 Lifetime Historic Preservation Award Recipients

2016 Honorees: Marty & art larsen

Marty & Art Larsen, 2016 Lifetime Historic Preservation Award Recipients

2015 Honoree: john l. simons (video)


2014 Honoree: robert dale stevens

Bob Stevens receives 2014 Lifetime Historic Preservation Award from NAHS President, Stan Limpert

Bob Stevens receives 2014 Lifetime Historic Preservation Award from NAHS President, Stan Limpert