For 37 years, Michael D. Gibson served as a leader and archivist of the Center for Dubuque History at Loras College in Dubuque. He helped build the archive center, located in the lower level of the Loras library, into an invaluable resource and institution for the Key City and the state of Iowa. Mike is recognized for his legacy of training future generations of preservationists combined with decades of preservation leadership. This award is named in honor of a long-time preservation advocate and founding member of what is now Preservation Iowa.
Michael D. Gibson
2022 Preservation at Its Best: Martha Hayes Preservationist of the Year
Michael D. Gibson, Dubuque
Preservation Iowa's two most visible programs are Iowa’s Most Endangered and Preservation at Its Best. These two programs work well together because being listed as Most Endangered often leads to awareness, a preservation effort, and a high-quality, award-winning project.
