Preservationist of the Year Award

Kathy Flanigan has been a driving force in uncovering our history throughout San Diego County for many years. She has been involved in historical surveys and studies and in residential designations for more than 20 years. One of her most recent projects was in Oceanside where she updated the Cultural Resources Survey and focused on the untapped history of US Highway 101. She followed with a study of historic resources on Highway 101 with the intention of creating a National Register District for Oceanside's Main Street District in 2002. The jury had much to say about Kathy, a testament to her profile in the preservation community. One comment made was that "Kathy's willingness to share her extremely vast knowledge with others has helped many in our community." Kathy is dedicated to every project she accepts. We recognize her for her many accomplishments.