Siemborski’s portfolio includes iconic venues such as the Tennessee Theatre in Knoxville, the Paramount Theatre in Austin, the Tampa Theatre, and the Los Angeles Theater. He has also contributed to the preservation of smaller movie houses in communities like Paducah, Ky.; Conway, Ark.; and Levelland, Texas. A former LHAT board member, Siemborski was ineligible for nomination during his six-year tenure, making this recognition especially meaningful.

This award is given annually to an individual who demonstrates vision, dedication, selflessness and excellence through their contribution to historic theatres and their communities. The recipient of this award will have demonstrated excellence through their significant contributions, the impact of their services and breadth of populations served, and the length of time and intensity of contributions that benefit the field of historic theatres.