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 Awards Reception
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 Awards Reception
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.
2019 Honorees#
Landmark Designation and Preservation of Historic Resources
Susan Hoskinson
The McMillen-Patterson Property
Outstanding Dedication to Preserving Historic Resources
City of Fort Collins Recreation Department
City of Fort Collins Parks Department
Ethan Cozzens
Empire Carpentry
Poudre Heritage Alliance
The Ross Proving-Up House
Exceptional Contributions to Historic Preservation
Myrne Watrous
Superior Infill Development Project
Bohemian Companies
4240 Architecture
The Elizabeth Hotel
2018 Honorees#
Outstanding Dedication to Preserving Local History
Doug Ernest
Renewing the Heart of Our Premier Historic District
Downtown Development Authority
Outstanding Rehabilitation and Adaptive Reuse of the Feeder Supply Building
Ginger & Baker
Outstanding Dedication to Preserving Local History
S.O.S. - Save Our Silos
Lifetime Achievement Award for Excellence in Historic Preservation
Bud Frick
2017 Honorees#
Outstanding Rehabilitation/Adaptive Reuse
Bohemian Companies - The Music District
Outstanding Interpretation and Documentation
City of Fort Collins Natural Areas Department - Great Western Sugar Company Flume and Bridge
Outstanding Dedication to Historic Preservation
Ron Sladek
Outstanding Dedication to Preserving Local History
Gordon "Hap" Hazard
2016 Honorees#
Outstanding Restoration and Rehabilitation
James MacDowell
Outstanding Restoration and Rehabilitation
March, Olive & Pharris, LLC
Outstanding Rehabilitation of an Endangered Farmstead
Bucking Horse
Superior Infill Development Project
Blue Ocean Enterprises
2015 Honorees#
Outstanding Adaptive Reuse
Colleen Scholz
Outstanding Rehabilitation
Jim Kelly and Betsy Markey
Outstanding Dedication to Historic Preservation
Mike Gebo
Outstanding Dedication to Historic Preservation
Bellvue Historic Foundation
Past Recipients#
A list of all award recipients from 1985 to 2014.