 Against tremendous odds in a city with a newer, bigger, better attitude, one organization has worked tirelessly to change the narrative around Dallas' historic places. Using innovative programs and advocacy, Preservation Dallas has saved historic places against one's reluctant city leadership and developers eager to demolish historic buildings. Originally called the Historic Preservation League, the organization started in the 1970s with their first preservation ordinance. This early work set the stage for 48 years of sustained success, which has resulted in 20 historic districts and over 130 individual landmarks. As one of the founders of the Historic Preservation League, Virginia McAllister was a key figure in efforts to designate historic sites across Dallas. With a staff of three, a dedicated volunteer board, and the support of countless other volunteers, Preservation Dallas has created educational programs, articles, architectural style guides, and tours that have saved the landscape of Dallas. Recent accomplishments include successful advocacy for the 10th Street Historic District, one of the only remaining intact freedmen's towns in the nation. Preservation Dallas placed the district on its endangered list in 2018, and in 2019, they joined with the National Trust to successfully stop court-ordered demolitions. Through organizing, advocacy, and working with lenders, they have fought tirelessly for historic structures that have no voice of their own. Howdy y'all from Dallas, Texas. Preservation Dallas is most honored to be receiving this prestigious award. It means a great deal to us after 48 years of preservation work. It took our early founders like Virginia Savage and McAllister a lot of work to convince people that historic preservation was important, and that it was a community revitalization tool. Now Preservation Dallas has a seat at the table when it comes to preservation issues at the city. So we're very pleased that we've come this far and we hope to take it even further. This award really goes to the many, many people who have fought tirelessly over the years to save Dallas's historic places. Thank you to the National Trust for this most amazing award.