It’s that time again . . .
Nominations for 2026 Most Enhanced now open!
Every year we celebrate the year’s best preservation success stories with our Most Enhanced Awards, but we need your help!
We are looking for truly transformative rehabs, innovative adaptations of space, stories of determination, and attention to detail. Any standout restoration, rehabilitation, or adaptive reuse projects that were substantially completed between April 2025 and April 2026 are eligible.
You may nominate a project (even your own!) by clicking either of the buttons below. The nomination period opens on February 9th, 2026 and closes on April 3rd, 2026.
ABOUT THE MOST ENHANCED
Recognizing Excellence in Preservation
Each May, during our annual Most Enhanced Awards Ceremony, we recognize projects that exemplify excellence in preservation. Winners are selected based on the architectural and cultural importance of the building, the complexity of the restoration, the project’s inspirational value, and its impact on the surrounding community.
THE MAP
The Most Enhanced 2016-2025
Explore our interactive map below to discover award-winning projects from the past decade across the St. Louis region. You can filter by year and click on each location to view detailed property information, including compelling before-and-after photos that showcase the transformation and impact of each project.
Honoring since 1996
History of The Awards
In 1992, Landmarks Association launched the Most Endangered list, a community-nominated effort to spotlight historic properties across the St. Louis metropolitan area that were in danger of being lost to demolition. This initiative brought public attention to the urgent need for preservation and sparked citywide conversations around architectural heritage.
Building on that momentum, in 1996, Landmarks introduced the Most Enhanced Awards to honor outstanding achievements in historic rehabilitation. These awards celebrate projects that not only preserve significant structures but also overcome complex challenges, inspire community pride, and contribute meaningfully to neighborhood revitalization.