Carolyn Peterson, FAIA, is principal emeritus of Ford, Powell & Carson and has been a driving force for preservation of historic architecture in Texas for more than 50 years. She joined the firm now known as FPC in 1964 and became partner in 1979. Beginning with a project for Mission San Juan Capistrano in 1966, she has worked for decades preserving and restoring the Spanish missions in San Antonio. She has also led the restoration of the Texas State Capitol, several county courthouses, the Governor’s Mansion, and buildings in Galveston’s Strand Historic District. The selection committee noted that Peterson’s work “engages the eye and mind, consistently advances the art and tectonics of architecture, is considerate of the environment and society, and serves as a source of inspiration for other architects.”