Award of Distinction Application

The Iowa Barn Foundation’s Award of Distinction program recognizes historic barns which have been restored by their owners. Recipients of the award receive a distinctive award plaque to display on their barn and are invited to participate in our annual all-state fall barn tour each year (one weekend in September).

Applications being submitted for a structure must meet the following criteria:

STRUCTURES TO BE CONSIDERED MUST MEET ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA TO BE CONSIDERED.
- A. The structure must be no less than 50 years old.
- B. The structure exhibits unique or distinctive methods of construction, materials, finishes or examples of craftsmanship.
- C. The structure contributes in a significant way to the appearance of the rural landscape and/or the community identity.
- D. The structure is associated with lives of persons or events significant to Iowa’s history.
NOTE: Barns must be restored consistent with the original construction materials (exception made for metal roofing).

If you have any additional questions, please contact the Iowa Barn Foundation. Call or email:

Dave Austin, Phone – 515-201-4517; Email – iowabarnfoundation@gmail.com

To streamline the application review process for our volunteers, we are only accepting online applications.

MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENT FOR APPLICATION

Applications require either the applicant and/or barn owner to be an active member donor of the Iowa Barn Foundation. Active membership requires a minimum $50 donation in the past 12 months. Click here for membership information.

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Applicant Information

Name*

First Last

Address*

Street Address City State ZIP Code

County*

Email*

Phone*

Is the property owner information different from applicant information?

Yes

Property Owner Name*

First Last

Property Owner Address*

Street Address City State ZIP Code

Property Owner Email*

Property Owner Phone*

Active Member name(s) associated with application*

Barn Information

Name - to be used in magazine and website*

Date of original construction, if known*

Address*

Street Address City State ZIP Code

Address navigation description (i.e. directions from major roads/highways)

Original use of barn/structure, if known*

Current use*

Is building currently open to the public (not required)?*

Yes

Is building handicap accessible (not required)?*

Yes

Please explain how your agricultural structure meets criteria outlined at the top of the form:*

By signing this application, I agree to the following:

To make my barn available for the fall all-state barn tour one weekend each September. I understand that I will be provided the opportunity to decline when there is a schedule conflict.
Notify the Iowa Barn Foundation if property is transferred to new ownership.

Signature*

Date*

Please upload exterior and interior photos of the structure*

MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENT FOR APPLICATION

Applicant Information

Barn Information

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