Friend of Preservation Awards#
Begun 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 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.
2019 Honorees#
On September 3rd, 2019 representatives of three exceptional projects received recognition at City Hall. The City also recognized the lifetime contributions of Myrne Watrous to preserving Fort Collins' historic places. Congratulations and thank you!
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.