The Test of Time Award, created in 1981, recognizes architectural design of enduring significance. The structure must be no less than 25 years old. Building use may change over time if the overall design is cherished as a significant contribution to the community and the built environment.

Submission Materials

• Nomination form
• Nominator’s statement
   The statement should be no more than a paragraph and should include a concise description of the structure and summarize how it meets the criteria for the award.
• Narrative information
   This information should detail the structure’s qualifications for the award, citing specific examples.
• Images
• Endorsements
• Other pertinent data

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Recipients

1981
Hollin Hills, Fairfax County
Architect: Charles M. Goodman, FAIA

Export Leaf Tobacco Co., Richmond
Architect: D. Warren Hardwicke, AIA

1982
Currie House, Blacksburg
Architect: Leonard J. Currie, FAIA

1983
WRVA Radio Station, Richmond
Architect: Buddina and Freeman (now Freeman and Morgan)

Market Square, Alexandria
Architect: Neer and Graef

Arlington Unitarian Church, Arlington
Architect: Charles M. Goodman, FAIA

1991
The Boars’ Head Inn, Charlottesville
Architect: Johnson, Craven and Gibson

1995
Wessynton, near Alexandria
Architect: Deigert and Yerke & Associates

1996
The Stiles Residence, Williamsburg
Architect: Carlton Abbott and Partners

1997
Landmark Theatre, Richmond
Architect: Marcellus Wright Cox & Smith

1998
Reynolds Metals Headquarters, Richmond
Architect: Gordon Bunshaft, SOM

1999
Allied Arts Building, Lynchburg, Virginia
Johnson & Brannon, Architects

2000
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, North Wing
Architect: Hardwicke & Associates

2001
Walter and Inger Rice Residence, Richmond
Architect: Richard Neutra

2002
The Fairlington Community, Arlington
Architects: Kenneth Franzheim & Alan B. Mills

2003
The Scope and Chrysler Hall Complex, Norfolk
Architect: E. Bradford Tazewell Jr., AIA

2005
Scottsville Elementary School Addition, Scottsville
Architect: VMDO Architects

2008
Model Tobacco Building, Richmond
Architect: Schmidt, Garden and Erikson

2010
Central National Bank, Richmond
Architect: John Eberson