Thank you for your interest in the Carolopolis Award program! Please review the following information before nominating a project.  The Carolopolis Award program was established in 1953 to promote excellence in historic preservation through recognition of projects that protect the historic resources of Charleston and the Lowcountry. Now in its 72nd year, the Carolopolis Award […]

On Thursday, February 29, 2024, the Preservation Society of Charleston (PSC) hosted the 70th Carolopolis Awards, presented by Carriage Properties and The Charleston Place. Through this year’s program, the PSC recognized a diverse group of 12 winning projects. The Carolopolis Awards ceremony and reception is the PSC’s marquee event, celebrating and honoring the very best […]

Each year, the Preservation Society celebrates the best of preservation in Charleston and the Lowcountry through the Carolopolis Award program. This year’s award winners included 15 unique projects that represent the highest standard for preservation and design. The 69th Carolopolis Awards notably marked the introduction of the new Resilience Award category to showcase exceptional examples […]

This year, the Preservation Society of Charleston (PSC) is pleased to announce the introduction of a new Resilience Award category to its time-honored Carolopolis Award program.  Established to recognize exceptional efforts to sensitively adapt historic properties to changing climate conditions, the Resilience Carolopolis Award will honor projects that incorporate creative flood adaptation strategies, while adhering […]

Since 1953, the Preservation Society of Charleston (PSC) has celebrated the very best of preservation in Charleston and the Lowcountry through the Carolopolis Award program. After nearly 70 years and more than 1,400 awards given, the Carolopolis Award has become as much a part of the fabric of the city as the buildings and structures […]

Since 1953, the Preservation Society of Charleston (PSC) has celebrated the very best of preservation in Charleston and the Lowcountry through the Carolopolis Award program. After nearly 70 years and more than 1,400 awards given, the Carolopolis Award has become as much a part of the fabric of the city as the buildings and structures it honors. This year’s award winners […]