14-03-2025
Nominations open for 2025 Joplin Historic Preservation Awards
Nominations for the 2025 Joplin Historic Preservation Awards are open through April 18.
Anyone may nominate any individual, entity or group eligible for one of three awards.
Award categories:
• The Leslie Simpson Award, given to a person who has made significant contributions to historic preservation in Joplin by way of preservation administration, education, events, outreach, planning, research or service.
• The Jeff and Carolina Neal Award, given to people who have made significant developments to historic preservation in Joplin by way of developing and restoring/revitalizing buildings and property within Joplin's commercial corridors.
• The Murphysburg Award, given to groups or organizations that have made significant contributions to historic preservation in Joplin by way of improving historic neighborhoods through community engagement or rehabilitation of a historic home.
For more information or to request nomination forms, contact Joplin city planner Thomas Walters at 417-623-0820, ext. 1539, or twalters@
Nomination forms can also be found on the Joplin Historic Preservation Commission website, Hard copies are available on the fourth floor of Joplin City Hall, 602 S. Main St.
Established in 2019, the awards program is biannual, with nominations open in the springtime of odd-numbered years.
