The Mimi Findlay Award for Young Preservationists is named for former Trustee and chair of Preservation Connecticut. In 2026, this award was presented to Jack Lovejoy.

Still a student at Connecticut College, Jack has already shown passion and effectiveness as a preservationist. At the age of 16 he recruited volunteers to repair historic gravestones at the East Haddam Congregational Church. Appointed to the town historical commission at 18 he works with property owners to find project solutions that maintain historic integrity. He is actively pursuing hands-on experience in historic building techniques. Through Jack Lovejoy Preservation Services he provides consulting services including historical research and documentation. In addition, he has won awards for architectural photography and National History Day projects.