DRIEHAUS BUNGALOW AWARDS
Winners in 7 categories take home $1,500!
Created in 2005 by the Chicago Bungalow Association with the generous support of The Driehaus Foundation, the Driehaus Bungalow Awards are our annual juried competition honoring the creativity and efforts of homeowners like you. Be inspired by past winners, and submit your own home improvement project for a chance to win up to $1,500 in seven award categories, including interior and exterior renovations, restoration, and landscape design!
See the 2024 winning projects!
Congratulations, 2024 Winners!
2024 Driehaus Bungalow Awardees
2024 Driehaus Bungalow Awardees
Carlos & Cindy Garcia, Exterior Rehab Winner | 2024 Driehaus Bungalow Awards
Janice Trice, Exterior Rehab Runner-Up | 2024 Driehaus Bungalow Awards
Jamie & Nate Tubbs, Interior Rehab Winner | 2024 Driehaus Bungalow Awards
Lourdes & Enrique Perez, Interior Rehab Runner-Up | 2024 Driehaus Bungalow Awards
Jim & Liz Donaghue, Interior Rehab Runner-Up | 2024 Driehaus Bungalow Awards
Princess Ojiaku & Davis Peterson, Interior Restoration Winner | 2024 Driehaus Bungalow Awards
Danny Y. & Sam P., Interior Restoration Runner-Up | 2024 Driehaus Bungalow Awards
Brian & Rachel Kaempen, Window Restoration Winner | 2024 Driehaus Bungalow Awards
Della & Nachaka Porter, Window Restoration Runner-Up | 2024 Driehaus Bungalow Awards
Jolanta & Kurt Kupferer, Small Project Winner | 2024 Driehaus Bungalow Awards
Heidi & Mark Milby, Green Project Winner | 2024 Driehaus Bungalow Awards
Lara Barnas, Green Project Runner-Up | 2024 Driehaus Bungalow Awards
Carrie Pallardy & Robin Rogowski, Landscape Design Winner | 2024 Driehaus Bungalow Awards
Reggie Newton & Sarah Finch, Landscape Design Runner-Up | 2024 Driehaus Bungalow Awards
About the Awards
Background
The Driehaus Bungalow Awards were created in 2005 by the Chicago Bungalow Association, with the generous support of The Driehaus Foundation. An annual juried competition, the Awards honor the creativity and efforts of homeowners for the work they’ve done in interior and exterior renovations, restoration, and landscape design.
Having grown up in a Chicago bungalow on the South Side of the City, Richard H. Driehaus personally knew the value that the architecture of these homes bring to both families and neighborhoods, and the importance of celebrating bungalow owners' dedication through these awards in order to inspire others. The Driehaus Foundation is CBA's strongest supporter, and their generous grants fund the work of CBA, including these awards.
Nomination Guidelines
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Must be a CBA-certified brick Chicago bungalow located in the City of Chicago
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Nominated project must have been completed within the last 5 years
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You may nominate more than one project, but you must submit a separate nomination form for each
Important 2025 Dates
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Nomination Categories
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Exterior Rehabilitation: Appropriate rehab or restoration of exterior areas (including garages), or compatible new additions
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Interior Rehabilitation: Rehab of interior area for contemporary use while maintaining significant bungalow features
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Interior Restoration: Accurately recovers historic details and forms of the Chicago bungalow
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Window Restoration: Repair or restoration of original wood windows (NOT window replacement)
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Small Project: Completed at a cost of $5,000 or less
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Green Project: Demonstrates sustainability or energy-efficiency
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Landscape Design: Gardening and landscaping to enhance the home's visual impression
The elegantly arched doorway of Mr. Driehaus' boyhood bungalow in Brainerd frames his sister, Dorothy (Driehaus) Mellon's on her wedding day October 10, 1965.
Photo Credit: Pacyga, D. A., & Shanabruch, C. (2003). The Chicago bungalow. Chicago: Arcadia Pub.
Winner Awards
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Cash award of $1,500
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Bronze award plaque
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Display at award ceremony
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Recognition on CBA website, social media, and in newsletter
Runner-Up Awards
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Cash award of $1,000
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Bronze award plaque
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Display at award ceremony
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Recognition on CBA website, social media, and in newsletter
Judging Criteria
The panel of judges is selected by the Chicago Bungalow Association and is composed of architects, preservationists, community leaders, neighborhood development and energy efficiency professionals. Nominations are judged on the overall visual impression, creative design solution, and how well the project maintains the integrity of the Historic Chicago Bungalow. Additional criteria considered includes a diverse geographic and ethnic distribution of selections. One winner and one honorable mention is selected in each category.
Judges for the 2024 Driehaus Awards include Suzanne Germann, Master of Science in Historic Preservation, Director of Grants & Easements at Landmarks Illinois; Manuel Hernandez, AIA Chicago Architect and Board Director, Chicago Registered Energy Professional, and Owner of Design Seed Inc; Jackie Montesdeoca, Master of Science in Historic Preservation, and Director of Building Electrification at Elevate; Faith Rackow, Master of Science in Historic Preservation, and our former CBA Deputy Director; Jackie Riffice, Master Gardener, and Founder of Prairie Godmothers; Sarah Ware, Immediate Past President of the Chicago Association of Realtors®, Principal and Designated Managing Broker at Ware Realty Group, and CBA Board Member; and Nicole Wheatly, Community Development Consultant for the City of Chicago and owner of Steps Inc. Consulting, specializing in revitalizing neighborhoods.
Increased prizes in celebration of the 20th year!
19 years of Driehaus Award Winners Mapped!
Our work to create these awards is generously funded by The Driehaus Foundation
