Awards


The Dutchess Award
This award honors exceptional contributions to the Dutchess County community and beyond in the areas of preservation, history, and/or education. 2022 Awardees: Lou & Candace Lewis At the 2018 Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley event which “honors individuals who are instrumental in improving lives through their community philanthropy,” Lou and Candace Lewis were recognized […]
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Business of Historic Distinction Award
For a business that demonstrates the long-standing tradition of service and commitment to local residents 2022 Awardee: J. Scheer & Co.Jonathan Scheer, CEO accepting J. Scheer & Co., couture cleaning & preservation, specializes in the cleaning, conservation, and long-term preservation of wedding gowns, exhibition couture, and historic costume and textiles. The company draws from museum based […]
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Excellence in Education
Honors teachers at Dutchess County middle or high schools who bring innovation and creativity to impart a love and appreciation of local history. 2022 Awardee:Henry Frischknecht, Bulkeley Middle School, Rhinebeck Henry came to our attention last summer when he led an effort across Bulkeley Middle School Social Studies Classes, in Rhinebeck, encouraging students to creatively express […]
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Business of Historic Distinction Award
Prior Awardees Adams Fairacre Farms ~ Central Hudson ~ Children’s Home ~ EFCO ~ Marshall & Sterling ~ McCabe & Mack LLP ~ N&S Supply ~ Page Park Associates ~ Poughkeepsie Journal ~ Poughkeepsie Rural Cemetery ~ Rhinebeck Bank ~ Saint Francis Hospital ~ N&S Supply ~ Vassar Brothers Medical Center ~ Vassar-Warner Senior Residence~ […]
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