Texarkana Woman Receives Prestigious Arkansas Heritage Preservation Award

Jamie Simmons Wins Statewide Award

Advocate for Historic Preservation

Arkansas Preservation Awards Ceremony

A big congratulations to Jamie Simmons who has been recognized with the prestigious W. L. Cook Award for Excellence in Heritage Preservation by Preserve Arkansas.

This award celebrates individuals and organizations committed to preserving Arkansas’s historic, cultural, and natural heritage through local fundraising and initiatives that boost community economic health.

A Life Long Advocate For Historic Preservation

Simmons has been a lifelong advocate for historic preservation. She had lent her expertise to organizations like Main Street Texarkana, the Nevada County Depot and Museum, and the Texarkana Museums System. Her work as Chairperson and Commissioner of the Historic District Commission has made her an invaluable resource for Texarkana’s preservation efforts and the state of Arkansas is recognizing this.

Jamie Finley, Texarkana, Arkansas Preservation Officer said in a press release,

We are pleased to have her expertise and knowledge on our Historic District Commission. This recognition not only highlights the personal and professional achievements of Ms. Simmons but acknowledges the value that our community places on heritage preservation.

 

Arkansas Preservation Awards Ceremony on January 31, 2025

The award will be presented to Simmons on January 31, 2025, at the Arkansas Preservation Awards ceremony in Little Rock. Preserve Arkansas' mission is to promote preservation education, advocacy, and policies that protect Arkansas’s rich heritage. For more information about their initiatives, visit Preserve Arkansas’s website.

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