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 evening's namesake is Dana Crawford, a preservation pioneer who proved that saving historic buildings makes economic sense. She embodied the dedication to preservation that CPI celebrates each year at this event. CPI is 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 Awards:
Plaza Block Building, La Junta
Hotel St. Cloud, Canon City
Evans School, Denver
Edge Award:
Frontier Drive-Inn, Center
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