Colorado Preservation, Inc's annual Dana Crawford and Alpine Bank State Honor Awards recognizes individuals, organizations, public agencies and businesses from across the state whose work demonstrates excellence in Historic Preservation.

The 34th annual Dana Crawford Awards is being presented to Steve Turner, an individual who has significantly impacted preservation, past, present and future in Colorado. Over his career Steve has worked with the National Park Service, Historic Denver and History Colorado where he served as the Colorado State Historic Preservation Officer appointed by Governor Hickenlooper and Governor Polis. Today, Steve inspires and leads the next generation of preservationists as the Director of Historic Preservation & Classical Studies at the University of Colorado Denver's Dana Crawford Preservation Program.

In addition to Steve Turner, 6 other individuals and projects will be recognized including:

Alpine Bank State Honor Awards

Sand Creek Exhibit at History Colorado recognizing the partnership between History Colorado, the Cheyenne and Arapaho tribes

Watertower Place in Pueblo

Wheeler Opera House in Aspen

Edge Award Endangered Places Progress Award

Casa Bonita, Lakewood Temple Aaron in Trinidad

Mark Rodman Community Leader Award

Susan Sanderford from the town of San Luis

Founded in 1984, Colorado Preservation, Inc. (CPI) is a statewide nonprofit historic preservation organization that provides advocacy, education, and technical assistance to individuals and communities across Colorado. CPI promotes the critical connection between people and place, working to ensure historic places are protected and activated for future generations. CPI values and respects all cultures and advocates for the protection of places tied to diverse and underrepresented communities.

Funds raised from the Dana Crawford Awards supports the work and efforts of Colorado Preservation, Inc.

2024 Dana Crawford Awards

Recognizing Steve Turner and Preservation Projects & Individuals Statewide