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Awards
MERIT AWARD – 2003 – 20th ANNUAL RECONSTRUCTION AWARDS
The Building Design & Construction Magazine recognized the Renaissance Grand Hotel, St. Louis, Missouri, in October 2003.
NEW ORLEANS HISTORIC DISTRICT LANDMAKRS COMMISSION 2003 HONOR AWARD
The 2003 Honor Award, highest award given by the New Orleans District Landmarkers Commission, for the Outstanding Achievement in the field of Commercial Restoration was received by Historic Restoration, Inc. for its American Can Apartments, June 25, 2003.
NATIONAL APARTMENT ASSOCIATION 2003 PARAGON AWARD
The 2003 Paragon Award was presented to Historic Restoration, Inc.’s American Can Apartments from the National Apartment Association for Best Mid/High-Rise Community in the nation with more than 150 residential units. The American Can Apartments Project, with 268 residential apartments, is located at 3700 Orleans Avenue in New Orleans, Louisiana. The award was presented at the NAA’s annual conference in New Orleans on June 21, 2003.
BETTER DOWNTOWN AWARD - 2003
The Downtown St. Louis Partnership presented Historic Restoration, Inc. with its 2003 Better Downtown Award in recognition of HRI’s commitment to the revitalization of St. Louis’ central city neighborhoods as demonstrated by HRI’s projects the Renaissance Grand & St. Louis Suites Hotel in November 2003.
ASSOCIATED GENERAL CONTRACTORS OF ST. LOUIS
The Associated General Contractors of St. Louis (AGC) recognized Alberici Constructors as a Finalist for the 2003 Construction Keystone Award, Project of the Year, General Contractor, for Historic Restoration, Inc.’s Renaissance Grand Hotel, St. Louis, Missouri, for the Project’s contribution to the industry and its overall excellence.
LANDMARKS ASSOCIATION OF ST. LOUIS INC.’S 2003 ELEVEN MOST ENHANCED SITES AWARD
The 2003 Eleven Most Enhanced Sites Awards recognize buildings, diverse in both location and function, that are outstanding examples of adaptive reuse and quality rehabilitation. The Renaissance Grand Hotel, formerly the Statler Hotel, the Renaissance St. Louis Suites, formerly the Lennox Hotel, and The Merchandise Mart Apartments are collectively the recipient of one of the 2003 Eleven Most Enhanced Sites Awards.
CONSTRUCTION NEWS & REVIEW’S REGIONAL EXCELLENCE AWARD
The Regional Excellence Award was presented to Historic Restoration, Inc. by Construction News & Review’s (CNR) and the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) for the historic rehabilitation of the Renaissance Grand Hotel, formerly the Statler Hotel, located in St. Louis, Missouri in April 2003. HRI, RTKL & Associates, Peter Fillat & Associates and Alberici Constructors were recognized for the Project’s contribution to the industry and its overall excellence.
MISSOURI GROWTH ASSOCIATION - 2003 COMMUNITY Y BETTERMENT AWARD
The 2003 Community Betterment Award was presented to Historic Restoration, Inc. by the Missouri Growth Association for the Renaissance Grand & St. Louis Suites Hotel and The Merchandise Mart Apartments in January, 2003.
2002 NATIONAL PHOENIX AWARDS
Historic Restoration, Inc.’s American Can Renewal Project received a 2002 Phoenix Award at the 2002 Brownfields Conference held in Charlotte, North Carolina, on November 15, 2002. The 2002 Phoenix Awards winners represent the outstanding Brownfield project from each of the 10 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Regions. HRI’s American Can Project received an award for EPA Region 6, which is comprised of Louisiana, Arkansas, New Mexico, Texas, Oklahoma and 66 tribes.
HONORABLE FRANCIS G. SLAY, DEVELOPMENT OF THE YEAR AWARD - 2002
The 2002 Development of the Year Award was presented to Historic Restoration, Inc. for the Renaissance Grand & St. Louis Suites Hotel, October 3, 2002.
BETTER DOWNTOWN AWARD - 2002
The Downtown St. Louis Partnership presented Historic Restoration, Inc. with its 2002 Better Downtown Award in recognition of HRI’s commitment to the revitalization of St. Louis’ central city neighborhoods as demonstrated by HRI’s projects the Renaissance Grand & St. Louis Suites Hotel and The Merchandise Mart Apartments in September, 2002.
SOLD ON ST. LOUIS AWARD - 2001
The St. Louis Association of Realtors presented Historic Restoration, Inc. with its 2001 Sold on St. Louis Award in recognition of its commitment and dedication to the revitalization of St. Louis’ central city neighborhoods as demonstrated by HRI’s projects the Renaissance Grand & St. Louis Suites Hotel and The Merchandise Mart Apartments in December, 2001.
THE CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT HISTORIC DISTRICT LANDMARKS COMMISSION AWARDS
December 6, 2001 Merit Award to Historic Restoration, Inc. for Outstanding Achievement in the field of Renovation of the Chateau Sonesta Hotel, 800 Iberville Street in the French Quarter of New Orleans. After the former department store on Canal Street was closed and the building donated to the City, HRI was chosen to redevelop the site as a hotel. HRI restored the store’s Canal and Iberville Street façades, renovated the Bourbon and Dauphine Street façades and removed a “bridge” across Iberville.
Merit Award to HCI Construction & Design for Outstanding Achievement in the field of New Construction at 345 St. Joseph Street, which was the St. Mary’s Market residential property that was redeveloped into the Marriott Residence Inn.
Merit Award to Historic Restoration, Inc. and HCI Construction & Design for Outstanding Achievement in the field of Renovation of the Maginnis Cotton Mill, 1050 Constance Street. This brick building, begun in 1888 and expanded to an entire city square in 1912, was renovated into a 287-unit apartment and condominium complex, restoring the exterior to its historic appearance.
ASSOCIATED BUILDERS AND CONTRACTORS - 2001 AWARD OF EXCELLENCE
The Award of Excellence was presented to HCI Construction & Design by Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc. for the restoration of the American Can Project located at 3700 Orleans Avenue in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Bayou Chapter’s Excellence in Construction Awards Program is a tradition for recognizing innovation, quality and vision, honoring contractors for achievement and owners for support of competition and on time, quality construction.
LOUISIANA CONTRACTOR’S BEST OF 2001
The Award of Excellence was presented to Gibbs Construction by Louisiana Contractor Magazine for the American Can Project located at 3700 Orleans Avenue in New Orleans, Louisiana on January 24, 2002. Gibbs Construction and HCI Construction & Design were recognized for meeting the criteria of quality in construction and design, innovation, project’s contribution to the industry, project’s ability to overcome unique construction and design challenges and overall excellence.
TECHNICAL PRESERVATION SERVICES AWARD
Presented to Pres Kabacoff and Historic Restoration, Inc. by the National Park Service for outstanding work in rehabilitating and promoting the reuse of historic buildings in Chicago, Illinois, April 2001.
SPIRIT OF GREATNESS AWARD
Presented to Pres Kabacoff by New Orleans Center for Successful Living, for his dedication and contribution to the City of New Orleans, Louisiana, January 6, 2001.
REHABILITATION AND REUSE PRESERVATION AWARD
Awarded to Historic Restoration, Inc. by Landmarks, Inc. for the rehabilitation and reuse of the Courtyard by Marriott in Omaha, Nebraska, June 13, 2000.
LOUISIANA PRESERVATION ALLIANCE CORPORATE AWARD
Awarded to Historic Restoration, Inc. for the rehabilitation of the Lee Hardware Building in New Orleans, Louisiana, June 3, 2000.
CONVERSION OF THE YEAR AWARD
Awarded to Historic Restoration, Inc., by Marriott Hotel Corporation, for the excellence in construction of the Omaha Courtyard in Omaha, Nebraska, May 2000.
COLUMBUS COMPACT CORPORATION
Awarded to Pres Kabacoff in recognition of his commitment and dedication to the revitalization of America’s central city neighborhoods and support of the Columbus Empowerment Zone and the Development Initiative in Columbus, Ohio, October 29, 1999.
NATIONAL PRESERVATION AWARD
Historic Restoration, Inc. was one of 15 recipients of this award for corporate leadership in the renewal of cities through adaptive reuse of historic buildings, noting the accomplishments on the New Orleans Maginnis Cotton Mill and Fort Worth’s Blackstone Hotel in Washington, DC., October 22, 1999.
JOHN J. GUNTHER RIBBON BEST PRACTICES AWARD FOR 1999
Awarded to HRI Group by U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), for the Lee Hardware and United Jewelers developments in Shreveport, Louisiana, July 1999.
1999 HUD BEST PRACTICE AWARD
Awarded to HRI Group by U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), for the Cotton Mill Apartments, New Orleans, Louisiana, July of 1999.
PRESERVATION HONOR AWARD
Awarded to Historic Restoration, Inc., by Historic Fort Worth, for renovation of the 1929 Blackstone Hotel into a Courtyard by Marriott, June of 1999.
INNER CITY TOP 100 LIST
Inc. Magazine ranked Historic Restoration, Inc. Number 13 in its April 1999 issue. This inaugural Inner City 100 list identified the fastest growing private companies located in America’s inner cities, demonstrating that the inner city is a viable, compelling and attractive place to build and grow a company.
DRISCOLL HONOR AWARD
Awarded to Historic Restoration, Inc. by Preservation Texas in April of 1999. Selected for the restoration of the Blackstone Hotel in Fort Worth, Texas.
PRESERVATIONIST OF THE YEAR AWARD
Awarded to The HRI Group by the Louisiana Preservation Alliance in June of 1998. Selected for the rehabilitation and adaptive reuse of Maginnis Cotton Mill Apartments and Condominiums in the Warehouse District of New Orleans, Louisiana.
1998 ERNST AND YOUNG ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR AWARD
Awarded to Pres Kabacoff and Ed Boettner (HRI) by Ernst and Young (District) on June 25, 1998, and (National) in November of 1998. They were awarded the District and National Awards in the Category of Real Estate and Construction.
GOOD NEIGHBOR AWARD
Awarded to Historic Restoration, Inc. by the Vieux Carre Commission for the design of the Chateau Sonesta Hotel in New Orleans, Louisiana on June 19, 1998.
1997-98 IREM COMMUNICATION AND MARKETING AWARD
Awarded to The HRI Group by the Institute of Real Estate Management at the annual conference in Las Vegas, Nevada, June 13, 1998.
1998 IBERVILLE AWARD
Awarded to Pres Kabacoff by New Orleans Magazine on June 10, 1998. Award honors ten people each year that have made distinguished contributions to Canal Street in New Orleans, Louisiana.
1998 PILLARS OF THE INDUSTRY AWARD
Awarded to Historic Restoration, Inc. by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) on April 18, 1998. NAHB selected the Cotton Mill Apartments as the best multi-family rehabilitation project in the country. The project is located in the Warehouse District in New Orleans, Louisiana.
1997 EXCELLENCE IN CONSTRUCTION AWARD
Awarded to HCI Construction & Design by the Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc. in October of 1997. Awarded for the Cotton Mill Apartments for excellence in Historical Restoration.
1996 GOLDEN HAMMER AWARD
Awarded to Historic Restoration, Inc. and HCI Construction & Design by Mayor Marc H. Morial of New Orleans, Louisiana on October 18, 1996. Awarded for excellence in commercial housing and rebuilding New Orleans by turning historical structures into functional, modern buildings that retain their historic legacies.
18TH ANNUAL LPA CONFERENCE
Awarded to HRI by the Louisiana Preservation Alliance, a statewide historic preservation organization, on June 15, 1996. Awarded in recognition of HRI’s preservation efforts in the rehabilitation and adaptive reuse of the New Iberia Middle School building into the New Iberia School Days Apartments in New Iberia, Louisiana.
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