Taking Nicholas Hopkins’ career path proves no easy task. One needs to live in two cities hit by hurricanes, work as a drug counselor and get a master’s degree that entails studying historic methods for carpentry, masonry and metal work. Oh, and it helps to walk around New York City as a youth and fall in love with the craftwork on display.
Following Hopkins up the career ladder may be a challenge, but the fact that he is where he is at his age — historic restoration foreman at EverGreene Architecture in New York City — earned him the 2022 Ladder Award from Restoration & Remediation magazine. The award honors outstanding young restoration professionals 35 years and younger who are climbing the ladder of success and shaping the future of this industry. These individuals exhibit leadership, drive, innovation, care for clients and colleagues, community service and a clear passion for the industry.