The Carolopolis Award is a plaque placed on buildings that have been preserved, restored, rehabilitated or are outstanding examples of new construction. The Carolopolis Award is a slightly modified reproduction of the seal of the City of Charleston. The word Carolopolis comes from the original name of the city, which was derived from a combination of the word Carolus ( Latin for Charles ) and Polis ( Greek for City ), thus Charles City and later Charleston. The words Condita A.D. 1670 refer to the Latin word for founding, and to the date of Charleston's founding.

Our Sanctuary received the 2003 Award for Exterior Preservation. Exterior Preservation is defined as the act or process of applying measures necessary to sustain the existing form, integrity and materials of an historic property. The Congregation was most honored to received the award from the Charleston Preservation Society.

The pictures below are some of the before and after views of the Sanctuary Exterior: