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  historic award The Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia honored the Bryn Athyn Historic District on June 4 with a Board of Directors Award “for exceptional contributions to historic preservation.” (The Bryn Athyn Historic District, a National Historic Landmark, includes the Bryn Athyn Cathedral, Cairncrest, Cairnwood Estate and Glencairn Museum.) The annual Preservation Achievement Awards ceremony – held this year in the Lincoln Ballroom of the Union League in Philadelphia – is the largest gathering of preservationists in the area. Receiving the award on behalf of the Historic District were the Rt. Rev. Peter M. Buss Jr., Jennifer Pronesti and Drew Nehlig. The award was presented by Mary DeNadai as a member of the Board of Trustees of the Preservation Alliance. Mary was described by Brent Pendleton, co-chair of the Cairnwood Board of Governors, as “our architectural champion in these circles for the past 15 years.” Brent said this event “was a true milestone for the Historic District, the Academy and the Church. For our team in Bryn Athyn it was amazing to participate with hundreds of Pennsylvania architects and preservationists, where our Bryn Athyn buildings were truly highlighted at the end of the program.” Brian Henderson, Director of Glencairn Museum, said, “It was humbling to receive this type of recognition as a Historic District from such an august body.” Jennifer Pronesti noted: “It was an honor to represent the Historic District and the consortium of institutions and organizations that support it at the Greater Philadelphia Preservation Alliance awards event last night. As I chatted with our group after the award ceremony, we agreed that events of this kind remind even those who work in the district every day and interpret it for others, of its regional and even national significance. To be featured prominently among such prestigious award recipients felt quite momentous and inspiring.” williamsburg connection SERENA SUTTON The Bryn Athyn Historic District was further honored June 10 by hosting 37 members and donors of the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, including its president, Colin Campbell and his wife, Nancy. Included in the group were Bryn Athyn’s own Dick and Sally Brickman. Members of the Williamsburg Foundation 371