For the past 35 years, our annual awards dinner has been named in honor of Dana Crawford, a true visionary and one of our state’s most esteemed preservationists. Dana was a preservation pioneer who demonstrated that saving historic buildings could be economically beneficial. The Dana Crawford and State Honor Awards recognize individuals, organizations, public agencies, and businesses from across the state whose work exemplifies excellence in historic preservation. Dana embodied the dedication to preservation that CPI celebrates each year at this event.
Thank you to everyone who supported DCA in 2026
It was a stunning evening at the Denver Art Museum celebrating a fantastic line up of award winners. We would like to thank our sponsors below, along with everyone who attended and donated. If you are unable to attend, we have all of our awardee feature videos available to view here.
Dana Crawford Award
Koncilja Family, Pueblo
The Koncilja family’s unwavering support of preservation in Pueblo has left an indelible mark, one CPI has seen firsthand at this year’s On the Road event. From your innovative efforts to preserve and celebrate neon signage through Neon Alley, to your advocacy for civic landmarks like the City Park Bath House, to your stewardship of iconic properties such as the Union Depot and Orman Mansion. These projects not only continue Pueblo’s architectural heritage, but they create places of community and inspire the next generation to rethink historic resources in their own community by demonstrating the power of place.
State Honor Awards
Plaza Block Building, La Junta
Hotel St Cloud, Canon City
Unbridled Hospitality Group
Evans School, Denver
CityStreet Investors, Columbia Holdings, LLC
Preservation Edge Award
Frontier Drive-Inn, Center
Continuum Partners
Mark Rodman Community Leader Award
Dan Corson, Boulder-based historic preservationist, former Boulder City Council member (1997–2003), and longtime leader with Historic Boulder (including past president)
Sage Award
Watkins Stained Glass, Englewood
CPI was founded in 1984 as a 501(c)(3) donor-supported nonprofit organization. This event is nonprofit, and all proceeds will go towards supporting CPI's mission of helping Coloradans save the historic places that matter to them.