Awards & Recognition
Ford House Awards and Recognition
Honoring Excellence in Preservation, Education, and Guest Experience
Ford House awards and recognition reflect our ongoing commitment to excellence across every aspect of our work—from historic preservation and educational programming to event experiences and community engagement. These honors recognize not only our beautifully maintained estate and curated visitor offerings, but also the talent and dedication of the Ford House team behind the scenes.
As a not-for-profit cultural institution, Ford House is proud to be acknowledged by peers in preservation, tourism, and nonprofit leadership. These accolades affirm the value of our work in connecting guests with the legacy of Edsel and Eleanor Ford and ensuring their vision endures for generations to come.
Whether we’re being celebrated for innovative programs, outstanding visitor satisfaction, or stewardship of a nationally significant historic site, each recognition fuels our mission and raises the profile of this beloved landmark in Grosse Pointe Shores and beyond.
2025
Best of the Best
- Best Place to Host a Party or Event (Grosse Pointe News)
2024
Sustainability & Recognition
Design & Landscape
- Detroit Design Awards – Landscape Design (Gold)
Visitor Experience
- TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Award
Best of the Best
- Best Place to Host a Party or Event (Grosse Pointe News)
2023
Preservation & Cultural Landscape
Engineering & Construction
- ACEC/Michigan – Engineering & Surveying Excellence Award
- CAM Magazine – Outstanding Project of the Year
Design & Landscape
- Detroit Design Awards – Landscape Design (Silver)
Visitor Experience
- TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Award
2022
Lighting, Landscape & Design
- BEGA – Best of Lighting Design
- MGIA – Gold Award for Pool Paver Restoration
- MGIA – Gold Award for Pool Landscape Restoration
Architecture & Construction
Sustainability & Lighting
Hospitality & Recognition
- State of Michigan Special Tribute – Lagoon & Pool Restoration
- CREW Detroit – Member to Member Award
- Masonry Institute of Michigan – M-Award
- Best of the Best – Grosse Pointe News – The Continental: Best Waterfront Dining
- IIDA Michigan – Hospitality Design Award
- CAM Magazine – Best of Michigan Construction
- Grosse Pointe Chamber – Resilience in Business Award
- Michigan Museums Association – Colleague Champion Award (Lisa Worley)
- Michigan Museums Association – President’s Award (Mark Heppner)
2021
Preservation & Heritage
- Association of Midwest Museums – Best Practices Award
- MotorCities National Heritage Area – Award of Excellence: Heritage Tourism
- Keep Michigan Beautiful – Michigan Award
Design & Landscape
- Detroit Design Awards – Best New Model (Honorable Mention)
Visitor Experience
- TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Award
2020
Recognition & Service
- Michigan Museums Association – Colleague Champion Award (Felicia Konrad-Bevard)
- Michigan Museums Association – COVID Crusader Award
Visitor Experience
- TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Award
2016
Preservation Recognition
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