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

Preservation Award

2024

Design & Landscape

Visitor Experience

Best of the Best

2023

Engineering & Construction

Design & Landscape

Visitor Experience

2022

Hospitality & Recognition

2021

Preservation & Heritage

Design & Landscape

Visitor Experience

2020

Recognition & Service

Visitor Experience

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Ford House and The Continental will remain closed on Friday, July 17

out of an abundance of caution due to air quality from Canadian wildfires currently affecting Southeast Michigan.

Guests with tickets or reservations will be contacted directly by our Visitor Experience team. Thank you for your understanding. The health and safety of our visitors, staff, and volunteers comes first.

We will resume normal operations tomorrow, Saturday, July 18.