Lucille Terry was an advocate for preservation. Along with a handful of others, Terry recognized the slow decay of Jefferson, Texas and took the initial steps which transformed the town into a heritage tourism destination. One of their projects included locating and restoring Jay Gould’s railroad car. Past winners of the award include the following places of historical importance. Please contact the ETHA if you are an earlier awardee. We would love to add you to our list. Click here to download the application.

2021 No Awards Given

2020 No Awards Given

2019 Lobanillo Swales, Sabine County

2018 The Fredonia Hotel, Nacogdoches

2017 Bryan History Museum, Galveston

2016 Monte Verdi Plantation, Cushing

2015 Starr Family Home, Marshall

2014 The Liberty Bell, Nacogdoches

2013 Landon Winery, Greenville

2012 San Augustine County Courthouse, San Augustine

2011 Harrison County Courthouse, Marshall

2010 Carnegie Library, Jefferson

2009 Lamar County Courthouse, Paris

2008 Fitzgerald House, Tyler

2007 Jefferson Theater, Beaumont

2006 Red River Courthouse, Clarksville

2005 Hopkins County Courthouse, Sulphur Springs