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The Lorain County Beautiful Awards has been recognizing properties for their beauty and aesthetic contribution to the overall quality of life in Lorain County for the past sixteen years. Finalists for the 2008 Lorain County Beautiful Awards Category 1 – New Building Award
Any newly built commercial, public, religious or recreational property completed after January 2005. Subcategories:
Project Building Budget up to $750,000
Wellington Dental
City of Avon Police Station
winner! New Russia Township Cemetery Service Shelter
LaGrange Physicians
Project Building Budget over $750,000
LorMet Federal Community Credit Union, Amherst
Morningside at Martin's Run Clubhouse, Lorain
Northpointe Estates Clubhouse, Amherst
John A. Howard Elyria Municipal Courthouse
Animal Clinic Northview, North Ridgeville
Superior Medical Care, Lorain
Oberlin Service Complex
winner! Bathhouse at Lakeview Park, Lorain
Bramhall Engineering & Surveying Company, Avon
Keystone High School, LaGrange
Category 2 – Green Building Award
Any residential or non-residential building (interior and/or exterior) that demonstrates sustainability by increasing the building’s efficiency thus reducing its need for non-sustainable resources.
Currant Village, Avon Lake
winner! Copper Creek of Amherst
Green Roof at Harkness Hall, Oberlin College
Home of Robert & Ellen Bair, Vermilion
winner! Centennial Estates, Avon Lake
Matus Winery, Wakeman
Former Ford Plant, Lorain
Any building or site that impacts neighborhood/downtown revitalization through exterior repair, alterations, and additions.
Oberlin Golf Club
Powerhouse Fitness Gym Center, Elyria
Vandemark Jewelers, Elyria
Quick & Delicious Restaurant, Oberlin
Community Health Partners Regional Medical Center, Lorain
Martino's International Café, Vermilion
Workshop Players, Amherst
Donald E. Longwell, Jr. Property, Grafton
Wellington Veterinary Clinic
Black River Steel Mill Trail, Lorain County Metro Parks
Sheffield Lake Community Park Boat Launch
winner! The Pipe Yard, Lorain
winner! Marsha L. Heinke, CPA, Inc. Property, Grafton
Park Lanes Bowling & Lounge, Amherst
Quarry Café, Amherst
Matus Winery, Wakeman
Category 4 – Historical Rehabilitation Award
Any commercial, public, religious or recreational property that has been rehabilitated (interior and/or exterior) and protects its historic integrity.
1830 Hallauer House Bed & Breakfast, Oberlin
winner! Lorain County Transportation Center, Elyria
Star, Inc. Property, Amherst
Michael Musengo, DDS, Amherst
Captains Club, Amherst
One Room Schoolhouse, Huntington Township
winner! Interlocking Railroad Tower, Grafton
R.J. Perritt Homes Office, Amherst
Folger Home, Avon Lake
Spirit of 76 Museum, Wellington
Oberlin Depot
Pig Barn at Sandstone Village, Amherst
Category 5 – Landscaping Award
Any exceptional commercial, public or religious landscaping project.
Somers Insurance Agency, Elyria
New Russia Township Cemetery
Saint Mary Courtyard, Elyria
Saint Julie Billiart Church, North Ridgeville
One Park Landing, Lorain
Rain Garden at Copper Creek of Amherst
winner! Currant Village, Avon Lake
Hummingbird & Butterfly Habitat Garden - Lorain County Community College
Healing Garden at the Underground Railroad Sculpture
winner! Morningside at Martin's Run, Lorain
Category 6 – Community Service Award
Any volunteer project that is for the betterment of the community such as community garden projects, beautification teams, etc.
Dred Scott Garden at Kanisa House, Elyria
winner! Elyria Veterans Memorial
Garden Club of North Ridgeville Project at Olde Towne Hall
Outdoor Activities Pavilion at The Haven Center of Neighborhood House Association
Oberlin & the Underground Railroad Garden
winner! Joe Skodny Family Project in Lorain
Interlocking Railroad Tower, GraftonThe Lorain County Beautiful Awards are brought to you by Lorain County Heritage with the generous support of the Community Foundation of Lorain County.
Lorain County Beautiful is sponsored by:
Construction & General Laborers' Union, Lorain County Local 758
The mission of Lorain County Heritage is to preserve, promote and provide education about Lorain County’s unique history, culture, arts and natural environment. |
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