Abstract:
The Robert E. Stipe Award is the state's highest award given to working professionals demonstrating outstanding commitment to historic preservation as part of their job. F. Mitchell Wild, a restoration specialist in the NC Preservation Office's Restoration Branch, received the award for 2003. Mitchell has worked on numerous rehabilitation/restoration projects, including the Chowan County Courthouse and the Governor's Mansion. He “exemplifies the consummate preservation professional with his in-depth technical knowledge, his friendly and tactful demeanor, and his unflagging commitment to preservation.â€