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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNomination Form SubmissionQ1: Your Name Zehra Osman Q2: Your Email Address zosman534@gmail.com Q3: Phone Number 406.640.1088 Q4: Name of Nominee (Property, Project, Group, or Individual) Alison Sweeney Q5: Address/Location (if applicable) Leader for Better Bozeman Coalition Q6: Award Category Preservation Stewardship & Leadership Q7: Statement of Merit - Why do you believe this nominee deserves a Historic Preservation Award? As a retired cultural resource specialist for the National Park Service, my role was stewardship of National Park Service historic properties. So I understand historic preservation and stewardship well. I say this because, after retiring, I turned my attention to learning about how to best advocate for our community's historic properties here in Bozeman. I found that there was a lot going on and it was difficult to keep up. I also had to learn about the city's municipal code, relevant state laws/policies. It all seemed so daunting! Fortunately, I found the Better Bozeman Coalition (BBC). More specifically, I was excited to find and be informed by one of BBC's leaders, Alison Sweeney. I know a cultural resource steward when I see one and Alison is the real deal. Her writings provide factual information about upcoming projects that have the potential to affect historic buildings/districts/sites/structures/ landscapes. She notifies fellow preservation advocates of meetings, NCOD guidance, and UDC policies. She provides resources that other community advocates can use to effectively advocate for historic preservation. She is well-versed in the intricacies of upcoming projects and decisions and does an excellent job communicating these to fellow preservation advocates. Her communications are well-written, factual, and meaningful. I've watched her give countless public comment that is substantive and very well-expressed. She devotes her personal time to this historic preservation stewardship role. As a former historic preservation professional, I recognize her competence and trust her leadership in this regard. This woman has passion for historic preservation. She has energy, stamina (she's been doing this work for years!), and can keep us all updated so that we may also be informed stewards. That is leadership and commitment. It is a relief to know that with Alison, Bozeman is in good hands. I strongly recommend Alison Sweeney receive the 2025 Historic Preservation Award in the category of Preservation Stewardship and Leadership. Q8: If a Project: Briefly describe the type of work completed. Please include relevant history of the structure (year built, original purpose, etc.) Skipped Q9: If an Individual or Organization : Provide a summary of contributions to local history and how they promote cultural heritage. Alison is a community leader in advocating for the stewardship of historic properties including historic buildings, cultural landscapes, historic districts, historic sites, and historic structures. She does this while at the same time understanding and advocating for other community needs such as affordable housing. She informs and updates the community about what is happening to our city's historic properties. Her writings provide factual information about upcoming projects that have the potential to affect historic buildings/districts/sites/structures/ landscapes. She notifies fellow preservation advocates of meetings, NCOD guidance, and UDC policies. She is well-versed in the intricacies of upcoming projects and decisions and does an excellent job communicating these to fellow preservation advocates. She provides pertinent resources that help community advocates be successful in their advocacy. Her communications are well-written, factual, and meaningful. I've watched her give countless public comment that is substantive and very well-expressed. She devotes her personal time to this historic preservation stewardship role. As a former historic preservation professional, I recognize her competence and trust her leadership in this regard. This woman has passion for historic preservation. She has energy, stamina (she's been doing this work for years!), and can keep us all updated so that we may also be informed stewards. That is leadership and commitment. Please note that I've uploaded screenshots of Alison's excellent work on the Better Bozeman Coalition's website, to which she provides much of the content. As you can see by this supporting documentation, she provides the community with all the tools they need to contribute toward the stewardship and preservation of Bozeman's historic properties. Q10: Upload photos or supporting documents Image 10-4-25 at 8.40 PM.jpeg Q11: Upload photos or supporting documents Image 10-4-25 at 8.42 PM.jpeg Q12: Upload photos or supporting documents Image 10-4-25 at 8.42 PM.jpeg Q13: Upload photos or supporting documents Image 10-4-25 at 8.44 PM.jpeg Q14: Upload photos or supporting documents Skipped Q15: Photo Use Permissions I grant permission for the City of Bozeman to use submitted photos in print and digital publications Q16: If you are submitting on behalf of someone else or a property owner, are they aware of the nomination? Yes Q17: If yes, please provide their contact information (email and/or phone number) Alison Sweeney. Her email is a.bernadettes@gmail.com. Q18: Are there other people or organizations affiliated with this nomination that you would like to acknowledge? Yes Q19: If yes, please provide their contact information. I do not know the other leadership members of the Better Bozeman Coalition (BBC). However, I would like to acknowledge that there are other members who are affiliated with this work. Most of the emails and information I received is from Alison Sweeney at BBC, so my nomination is for Alison.