42nd Anniversary Gala
Dana Crawford & Citizens State Bank Honor Awards
Thursday, May 14, 2026
Doors open 5 PM
Denver Art Museum
100 W 14th Ave Pkwy, Denver, CO 80204
Cocktail Attire
Colorado Preservation, Inc's (CPI) Dana Crawford Awards Dinner is Colorado's premier statewide preservation awards event, honoring individuals and organizations that make significant contributions towards preserving Colorado's built and archaeological history as well as saving working landscapes.
The annual awards are named in honor of the late Dana Crawford, a preservation pioneer who proved that saving historic buildings made economic sense. She embodied the dedication to preservation that CPI celebrates each year at this event. CPI is forever grateful to Dana for her leadership and her work saving important landmarks statewide.
In 2026 we are honoring the following awardees:
Dana Crawford Award
The Koncilja Family, Pueblo
Citizens State Bank Honor Awards
Plaza Block Building, La Junta
Hotel St. Cloud, Canon City
Unbridled Hospitality Group
Evans School, Denver
CityStreet Investors, Columbia Holdings, LLC
Edge Award
Frontier Drive-Inn, Center
Continuum Partners
Mark Rodman Community Leader Award
Dan Corson, Boulder
Sage Award
Watkins Stained Glass
Colorado Preservation, Inc. (CPI) promotes and advances historic preservation statewide by providing advocacy, education, outreach, and technical assistance. We work with all individuals and communities to ensure Colorado’s historic places remain vibrant, relevant, and valued for both present and future generations.
We envision a Colorado where historic preservation is recognized as a vital tool for strengthening local identity, driving economic growth, fostering pride and connection in communities, and promoting sustainability across the state
Thank You to Our Sponsors
PRESENTING SPONSOR
DANA CRAWFORD SPONSOR
AWARD TITLE SPONSOR
PRESERVATION CHAMPION
SUSTAINING SPONSOR
SUPPORTING SPONSOR