2006
The Award's first winner was John “Chip” Akridge III for his establishment of a wildlife habitat on land he owns along Oxford Road in Oxford, Maryland. This project set an example for other property owners. It had a direct, positive impact on the waters of Trippe Creek and the Tred Avon River and on the aesthetics of the environs of Oxford. The project had three different nominations! While these nominations shared several points, each delineated at least one attribute of the project not previously cited. The end result was an appreciation of the wide scope and positive effect this project has on all who live in the Oxford area or are fortunate enough to visit.

2007
Ed Cutts Sr. and his son Eddie, representing Cutts and Case Shipyard, received the award for their preservation efforts on many fronts. Cutts and Case not only continues Oxford’s traditional boat building industry but specializes in restoration of older wooden crafts. The yard maintains a beautiful museum of maritime artifacts, a unique treat for all who walk the streets of Oxford. Finally, the yard is home to Mr. Cutts’ house Byeberry, an Oxford original house built in 1695.

In appreciation of a superior restoration project, Susan and Dick Deerin were also awarded the Hanks Preservation Award. In the restoration and remodeling of their Victorian home, the Deerins worked with the town’s various commissions and did an exemplary job of modernizing their home while preserving the integrity and character of the house.