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Geese Are Nesting on Grounds
Spring is here, and that means some of our feathered friends are nesting on the grounds. While exploring, please be aware of geese, as they can be protective of their nests. For your safety, we advise all guests to walk at their own risk and give geese plenty of space. Thank you for helping us respect our wildlife! 🦆🌿
Awards & Recognition
Ford House is incredibly proud of the awards and recognition we've received over the last several years.
- 2024 Pure Award from Pure Michigan Governor’s Conference on Tourism
- 2023 Michigan Historic Preservation Network 2023 Cultural Landscape Award
- 2023 American Council of Engineering Companies of Michigan (ACEC/Michigan), Engineering & Surveying Excellence Award, Ford House Visitor Center & Administration Building
- Winner of the 2022 Construction Project of the Year, Ford House Visitor Center & Administration Building, For Excellence in Construction & Design
- Ford House Visitor Center & Administration Building – selected by CAM Magazine as an outstanding project of the year.
- 2023 Construction Association of Michigan (CAM) 2023, February 15, 2023
- 2022 BEGA (International) – Best of Lighting Design, Ford House Visitor Center & Administration Building
- 2022 Michigan Green Industry Association – Gold Award for Pool Paver Restoration
- 2022 Michigan Green Industry Association – Gold Award for Pool Landscape Restoration
- 2022 State of Michigan Special Tribute by Representative Kevin Hertel, Ford House Lagoon & Pool Restoration Project, August 1, 2022
- 2022 CREW Detroit Impact Awards – 2022 Member to Member Award, Ford House Visitor Center & Administration Building
- 2022 Masonry Institute of Michigan, M-Award for Excellence in Masonry Design, Ford House Visitor Center & Administration Building
- 2022 Best of the Best Award, Grosse Pointe News – The Continental voted The Best Waterfront Dining
- 2022 AIA Detroit Chapter, Honor Award – Built Award, Ford House Visitor Center & Administration Building
- 2022 AIA Michigan Honor Award – Building, Ford House Visitor Center & Administration Building
- 2022 Engineering Society of Detroit (ESD) – Construction & Design Award, Ford House Visitor Center & Administration Building
- 2022 Illuminating Engineering Society (IES), National – Illumination Award – Outdoor Lighting Design – Award of Merit, Ford House Visitor Center & Administration Building
- 2022 International Interior Design Association (IIDA), Michigan Chapter – Sustainable Design Award, Ford House Visitor Center & Administration Building
- 2022 International Interior Design Association (IIDA), Michigan Chapter – Hospitality Design Award, Ford House Visitor Center & Administration Building
- 2022 Architectural Engineering Institute (AEI) – Professional Project Award, Award of Excellence, Construction Management and Methods, Ford House Visitor Center & Administration Building
- 2022 Architectural Engineering Institute (AEI) – Professional Project Award, Award of Merit, Architectural Engineering Integration, Ford House Visitor Center & Administration Building
- 2022 Construction Association of Michigan (CAM) Magazine – Special Issue, Best of Michigan Construction, Ford House Visitor Center & Administration Building
- 2022 Grosse Pointe Chamber of Commerce, 2022 Resilience in Business Award, Ford House
- 2022 Michigan Museums Association Colleague Champion Award, Lisa Worley, Ford House
- 2022 Michigan Museums Association President’s Award, Mark Heppner
- 2021 Association of Midwest Museums – 2021 Best Practices Award, Ford House
- 2021 MotorCities National Heritage Area – 2021 Award of Excellence-Heritage Tourism, Ford House Visitor Center, November 17, 2021
- 2021 Michigan Green Industry Association – Gold Award for Landscape Construction over $250,000
- 2021 Keep Michigan Beautiful “Michigan Award”
- 2020 Michigan Museums Association Colleague Champion Award, Felicia Konrad-Bevard, Ford House
- 2020 Michigan Museums Association COVID Crusader Award, Ford House