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Making History Award

Recognizing a legacy of lasting achievements, forged by a vision for the future.

The Ada County Historic Preservation Council recognizes that history is made every day and that local people, businesses, and organizations continually contribute to the County’s legacy, even as they plan its future.  This award recognizes the award recipient’s long term commitment to our communities and the lasting legacy that has been created for current and future generations in Ada County.

2023 Making History Award Winner – John Bertram

This year’s Making History Award recipient is John Bertram. Ada County is recognizing John for his advocacy and planning work preserving historic structures in Ada County and Idaho.

JB shot for Ada County

2006 JR Simplot

JR Simplot

2007 Charles F Hummel

Charles F Hummel

2008 Children's Home

Idaho Children cover

2014 Arthur A. Hart

Arthur A Hart

2016 David H. Leroy

David H Leroy

2017 Lila Hill

Lila Hill

2018 Frank Eld

Frank Eld

2019 Frank Thomason

Making History Award 2019 Frank Thomason

2020 Adelia Garro-Simplot

Adelia Garro Simplot

2021 Fred Fritchman

Fred Fritchman portrait

2022 Paula Benson

Paula Benson headshot

For more information contact Brent Danielson at (208) 287-7913 or [email protected]