On June 12, 2012, LANDMARK WEST! welcomed nearly
200 of its nearest and dearest to our annual awards ceremony, a celebration of
the Unsung Heroes of the Upper West Side!
"Unsung Heroes" are those
individuals and institutions who -- in some way, shape or form -- help to
advance the cause of preserving our neighborhood's special architecture and
sense of place. In 2012, we paid homage to a band of worthy New Yorkers whose
impressive works for historic preservation outlive
them, continuing to shape the Upper West Side, our city and impact our quality
of life for the better:
Robert
Makla Dorothy
M. Miner
Norman
Marcus Nancy
Spero
David F.M.
Todd
(learn more about our honorees here)
LW! has
been fortunate to celebrate our Unsung Heroes awards in spaces that are
architectural gems, and 2012 was no exception. This year, the stunning Beacon Theatre, an Interior
Landmark, set the scene. It's undeniably exotic architecture was
complimented by the aromatic Turkish delicacies of Pasha Restaurant.
In
the company of fa
mily,
colleagues, former students, and friendly
admirers, LW! honored Bob,
Dorothy, Norman, Nancy, and David. Because of their work, this
neighborhood -- this city -- is a far better place. Because of them, the West Side is one of the most
beautiful, livable, appreciated and beloved places on earth. And who
better to deliver this celebratory news than our Master of Ceremonies,
Pat Kiernan! Anchor of NY1 and
neighborhood activist, Pat dedicated his talents to honoring those whose work
shaped the West Side for the better.
LW! thanks all who supported this annual tradition,
especially those who sponsored tribute pages and ads in our evening's printed
program (seen at right). For our friends who were able to join us for this
magical night of revelry, may the photos below (and here, in our Flickr album!)
serve as a reminder of our whimsical evening. You can also watch our
awardee slideshow from the evening on our YouTube
channel. For those unable to attend, we hope to see you at another
event in 2012. Thank you, all!
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