On Sunday, Jan. 22 at 2 p.m., the Louisville Historical League will be handing out awards to individuals and groups who have contributed to Louisville history in 2011. Award recipients include Steve Porter, who will receive the LHL Founder’s Award; J. Blaine Hudson, Ken Clay, and Mervin Aubespin, authors of the new book “Two Centuries of Black Louisville;” West Main Street Revitalization LLC for saving the historic Whiskey Row Buildings on W. Main St.; Bryan Bush for his Civil War historical books and tours; Walter Hutchins for his African American history advocacy effort; and the Sons of American Revolution for their building renovation on W. Main St. The Water Tower, River Road and Zorn Avenue. This event is free and open to the public.