The Greenwich Village Society for Historic Preservation held its annual Village Awards presentation on June 17 at The New School. Among this year’s honorees was Bonnie Slotnick, above center, with her new landlords at 28 E. Second St., Margo and Garth Johnston, the “angels” who offered her double the space after her landlord on W. 10th St. refused to renew her lease. Other honorees included craftswoman Barbara Shaum, activist David Rothenberg, the Renee and Chaim Gross Foundation, the 201 E. 12th St. Renovation, and photographers James and Karla Murray. Once again the evening was emceed by author Calvin Trillin, a G.V.S.H.P. board of advisers member. The Village Awards recognize the people, places and organizations that make a significant contribution to the quality of the life in Greenwich Village, the East Village and Noho.
