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Kaplan Fund Innovation Prize Recipient Nicholas’ work on the Campaign for Historic Trades was recognized by the JM Kaplan Fund with their prestigious Innovation Prize. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dc6de67ae24ef5336afdd73/1639501657674-3PRJQNH16TWXF1J4GKYY/1+resized.jpg Nicholas redding Nicholas Redding https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dc6de67ae24ef5336afdd73/1573415541358-8E4509YVKD53C15MX9KY/1862-view-of-burnsides-1.jpg Nicholas redding - “The past is a source of knowledge, and the future is a source of hope. Love of the past implies faith in the future.” - Stephen Ambrose https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dc6de67ae24ef5336afdd73/1634227127365-EIBO2NLXQMVTJUSI519V/LDS_69081.jpg Nicholas redding - Make it stand out Nicholas and part of the Preservation Maryland team at Back to Bengies, a Back to the Future themed fundraiser, 2021. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dc6de67ae24ef5336afdd73/2696698d-be58-4dbb-aebb-d095fe5ea05d/HistoricNewEngland_Summit2022+%282%29.jpg Nicholas redding - Nicholas is a passionate voice for places that matter In recognition of his work, Redding was recognized by the Maryland Daily Record as one of the Most Influential Marylanders. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dc6de67ae24ef5336afdd73/1639503172325-X86A5ERB07PCKOD64NH3/s-fr-brkt-pe-0004.jfif Nicholas redding Tradesperson on site at a Preservation Maryland project https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/573a04372fe131630fd25157/1469729752911-UFETSG39XPIFRSHOM0XH/hero_pattern.png Nicholas redding https://www.nicholasredding.com/projects daily 0.75 2025-05-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dc6de67ae24ef5336afdd73/1632322432898-BPKKDZ4JDVMNPHIAMXT6/exterior2-1-300x200.jpg Selected Projects &amp; campaigns https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dc6de67ae24ef5336afdd73/e6a3ab34-b9fe-44a5-a4a9-1e639ff01b05/2.jpg Selected Projects &amp; campaigns - Make it stand out Redding with Park Service partners, speaks with U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen at the Historic Preservation Training Center. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dc6de67ae24ef5336afdd73/1573394477127-J2Q6JPIQ608WUGNN65O9/NoCasino+Billboard.jpg Selected Projects &amp; campaigns Billboard outside of Gettysburg during the campaign https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dc6de67ae24ef5336afdd73/1632322167546-XKE96SZ75ET3QVF0C5NV/Cutting2.jpg Selected Projects &amp; campaigns - Historic Property Redevelopment After years of planning, under Redding’s leadership, Preservation Maryland re-launched a historic property redevelopment program. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dc6de67ae24ef5336afdd73/1573440415482-RZVOLGW72VTFVM013VDA/fr-brkt-pe-0171.JPG Selected Projects &amp; campaigns - Workforce Development Redding’s work to establish the Campaign for Historic Trades has been met with the support of foundations and donors from around the country who recognize the critical role this new effort could play in addressing America’s growing skils gap. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dc6de67ae24ef5336afdd73/1573440038544-7BIQRKJV05XLM5DGKNVE/DSC_0303.JPG Selected Projects &amp; campaigns - Media Communications Whether during difficult moments or following powerful victories, Redding has been a champion for preservation and a faithful media contact always ready to talk. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dc6de67ae24ef5336afdd73/1573440050569-QEESRXJ5ZHYO3C27QISO/file-3.jpeg Selected Projects &amp; campaigns - Grantmaking Since his arrival at Preservation Maryland, Redding has overseen nearly $900,000 in direct grant making to dozens of projects around the state. A focus on equity and diverse representation of grant funds has been a hallmark of his administration. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dc6de67ae24ef5336afdd73/1573440065264-7A0KNIG01OHSYR6TOUU0/IMG_4215.jpg Selected Projects &amp; campaigns - Disaster Response With two high-profile disasters in Maryland since his arrival in 2014, Redding has positioned the organization to respond to these increasing threats — and to use preservation resources to assist communities in need. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dc6de67ae24ef5336afdd73/1573440215558-OHT7QZ9HO2XGMB6SK2IJ/Redding+Testimony+%282%29.png Selected Projects &amp; campaigns - Expert Testimony From the statehouse to congress, Redding has worked to position the organization as an expert source of information when new legislation is being considered. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dc6de67ae24ef5336afdd73/1573440237992-SCOHMXBQAPVGWAJNJZCF/IMG_3715.JPG Selected Projects &amp; campaigns - Public Speaking Redding has been invited to speak before numerous organizations and in 2019, Redding received his most prestigious invitation to date; from Maryland Senate President Thomas V. “Mike” Miller to address the convened senate in the historic chambers of the institution — from the precise spot where Gen. Washington resigned his commission in 1783. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dc6de67ae24ef5336afdd73/1573660984157-LK9FDSKGDNVCP1RRSR0H/Redding-and-Ferguson-2018.jpg Selected Projects &amp; campaigns - Legislative Partnerships Working in partnership with a bipartisan collection of legislators from around the state, Redding has developed preservation champions for the organization who care deeply about the value of heritage to communities. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dc6de67ae24ef5336afdd73/1632322759166-WBG44DACRXLWLAKO6012/1.png Selected Projects &amp; campaigns Dedication of 417 North Jonathan Street, Hagerstown, MD https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dc6de67ae24ef5336afdd73/1639501450744-HJ93HEJBXCNXJ0AKPPQB/3.jpg Selected Projects &amp; campaigns - J.M. Kaplan Fund Innovation Prize Recipient Nicholas’ innovative work on the Campaign for Historic Trades was recognized by the J.M. Kaplan Fund of New York City, with an Innovation Prize for Heritage Conservation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dc6de67ae24ef5336afdd73/1573351019482-E5B93RDU44N7K0GCQF01/campaign-for-historic-trades-logo-seal.png Selected Projects &amp; campaigns