“The state Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development’s Office of Archaeology and Historic Preservation is calling for nominations for the Tenth Annual State Historic Preservation Officer’s Awards for Outstanding Achievement in Historic Preservation. The closing date for nominations, which may be submitted electronically at www.cted.wa.gov/info/lgd/oahp, is March 17.The awards recognize individuals, organizations, projects, publications and efforts setting exceptional standards for historic preservation in Washington. Awards are presented in six categories:- Outstanding Achievement in Historic Preservation Planning- Outstanding Achievement in Historic Preservation Rehabilitation Projects- Outstanding Career Achievement in Historic Preservation- Outstanding Achievement in Public Education- Outstanding Achievement in Historic Preservation Stewardship- Special Achievement in Historic PreservationNew this year is a category recognizing Outstanding Achievement in Portraying Historic Preservation in the Media.For more information about the awards or to obtain nomination forms, call 360-407-0752.Visit CTED’s website by going to the Links section of www.tacomadailyindex.com and clicking on CTED.”