The Association for the Preservation of Virginia Antiquities seeks nominations for its annual historic preservation awards program.

The awards are sponsored by APVA Preservation Virginia to promote excellence in the stewardship of Virginia's historic resources.

The deadline for nominations is Nov. 29. Up to six awards will be presented at APVA's Legislative Reception on Jan. 18.

Categories for awards include the Fredrick Doventon Nichols Award for best domestic architectural restoration project in Virginia; the Gabriella Page Historic Preservation Awards for cumulative outstanding preservation efforts on the part of businesses or civic organizations, individuals or government agencies; and the Mary Mason Anderson Williams Award for outstanding preservation effort on the part of a public or private preservation or civic group or individual.This award includes an honorary certificate and a cash grant of $1,000.

Nominations may be submitted online at www.apva.org or by printing out the nomination form and sending it via fax (804) 775-0802 or mail: 204 E. Franklin St., Richmond, VA 23220. For details, call 648-1889, ext. 305.