The Museum of History and Culture La Jolla concluded its La Jolla Modernism & Architecture Week on Oct. 11 with its annual Jewel Awards.
This year’s Jewel Awards were presented Oct. 11 at the La Valencia Hotel, doling out awards to the people and businesses that “preserve and enrich La Jolla’s distinctive architectural and cultural heritage,” according to the organization.
Each winner is given a tray with a printed image of the honoree’s property or project.
Additionally, local architect Ione Stiegler received the preservation champion award for her years of preservation efforts.
Representing the bridge rehabilitation effort on La Jolla’s Coast Walk Trail, Dave and Joyce Abrams, Susie Murphy and Ben Stone accept the Jewel Award for rehabilitation pre-1940. Museum of History and Culture La Jolla board member Meredith Baratz is at the podium. (Ashley Mackin-Solomon)
Lani Meanley Collins, Bob Meanley and Bill Meanley accept the Legacy Business Jewel Award. (Ashley Mackin-Solomon)
Joan Gand accepts the Jewel Award for rehabilitation post-1940 for her house at 801 La Jolla Rancho Road. (Ashley Mackin-Solomon)
La Jolla Bike Path volunteers Glen Rasmussen and Debbie Adams accept the Jewel Award for Preservation Stewardship. (Ashley Mackin-Solomon)
Trace and Kristen Wilson accept the Jewel Award for restoration post-1940 for their house at 222 Winamar Ave. (Ashley Mackin-Solomon)
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Representing the bridge rehabilitation effort on La Jolla’s Coast Walk Trail, Dave and Joyce Abrams, Susie Murphy and Ben Stone accept the Jewel Award for rehabilitation pre-1940. Museum of History and Culture La Jolla board member Meredith Baratz is at the podium. (Ashley Mackin-Solomon)