Awards || Historic Preservation

Friend of Preservation Awards#

Established in 1985, the Friend of Preservation awards are the highest preservation honor given by the Historic Preservation Commission. Annually, the awards are given to a person, organization, or project for exemplary work in local history, preservation, rehabilitation, restoration or reconstruction done over the past year.

The Mayor and Historic Preservation Commission Chair present the City's Friend of Preservation Awards for excellence in historic preservation before a regular City Council meeting at 300 Laporte Avenue.

2022 Honorees#

On August 17, 2022, the Fort Collins Historic Preservation Commission, with City Council, recognized the contributions of four individuals for their contributions to preservation and local history during a reception and awards ceremony. View photos and learn more about each awardee below. Congratulations, and thank you!

Friend of Preservation Awards Reception

Friend of Preservation Award Blocks

Mayor Jeni Arndt and HPC Chair Kurt Knierim introduced the Friend of Preservation Awards

Wayne Sundberg received a Lifetime Achievement Award

Bethany O'Brien, on behalf of the Fort Collins Municipal Railway Society, received an award for the Restoration of Car #25

John Albright's family received a Lifetime Achievement Award on his behalf, honoring his memory

Brian Carroll received an award for Accomplishments in Local History

HPC Chair Kurt Knierim spoke to the contributions of each awardee to local history and historic preservation

Friend of Preservation Awards Reception

Friend of Preservation Award Blocks

Mayor Jeni Arndt and HPC Chair Kurt Knierim introduced the Friend of Preservation Awards

Wayne Sundberg received a Lifetime Achievement Award

Bethany O'Brien, on behalf of the Fort Collins Municipal Railway Society, received an award for the Restoration of Car #25

John Albright's family received a Lifetime Achievement Award on his behalf, honoring his memory

Brian Carroll received an award for Accomplishments in Local History

HPC Chair Kurt Knierim spoke to the contributions of each awardee to local history and historic preservation

John Albright

Lifetime Achievement Award

This posthumous award for John Albright honors his dedication to teaching and preservation. He lived and taught with purpose, leaving a legacy not only in the preservation community in Fort Collins but also nationally and internationally.

Wayne Sundberg

Lifetime Achievement Award

This award honors Wayne Sundberg's commitment to education and local history. In addition to his written works on local history, such as his book on the Fort Collins Waterworks, Mr. Sundberg served on the Historic Preservation Commission when it was in its infancy.

Fort Collins Municipal Railway Society

Restoration of Car #25

This award is to recognize the Fort Collins Municipal Railway Society's significant efforts to restore Birney Car #25. The streetcar system is a very visible and beloved part of the Fort Collins historical landscape that brings joy to residents and visitors alike.

Brian Carroll

Accomplishments in Local History

This award recognizes Brian Carroll for his contributions to local history. Mr. Carroll has been pivotal in identifying and honoring soldiers that died at the original fort site for Fort Collins. His biography of William O. Collins has become an invaluable addition to our local history canon.