Ongoing Preservation of the Stroud House at 717 W. Olive St.

Fred and Cindy have been the faithful stewards of the historic William and Eva Stroud House at 717 W. Olive Street since 2003. Over the past twenty-two years, they’ve spent their time and energy in a steady process of maintaining this important place to an excellent degree including restoring the porch, repairing windows, and replacing wood shingle roofing. Fred and Cindy’s ongoing care of the Stroud House helps make Fort Collins a more vibrant community; a community where people are educated and empowered to care for their own properties in a way that connects them to the everyday history around us.

Rehabilitation of the Scott Apartments at 900 S. College Ave.

Steve & Missy Levinger have been the proud owners of the Scott Apartments at 900 S. College Avenue since 2003 and were recognized for their excellent, recently completed rehabilitation project on that important building. The Levinger's purchased the building in 2002 and after twenty-two years of stewardship began a rehabilitation project to upgrade utilities and repair damaged masonry and windows. Thanks to their work, the Scott Apartments, a critical reflection of Fort Collins’ growth and expansion in the 1920s, will continue to stand and provide housing for further generations of city residents.

Rehabilitation of the E.D. Ball Residence at 600 Mathews St.

When Douglas and Susan purchased the Ball Residence at 600 Mathews in 2018, they began a rehabilitation project to make the property into their Fort Collins home. To move their residence out of a floodplain, the Naffziger's elevated the building 3 feet up and 11 feet to the south, a process which involved excavating a new basement and foundation, an event that captured the attention and fascination of the whole neighborhood. Now the house is rehabilitated and is an excellent stitch in the fabric that is the Laurel School Historic District.

Excellence in Local Research and Volunteerism

Suzy LaViolette has spent most of the last two years as a research volunteer for the City’s Historic Preservation Services division. Using her skills as a retired journalist, she’s completed important research on several topics in support of the City’s Full Story Fort Collins project. From documenting the legacy of the Gellar Center, a service-based institution established by Presbyterian minister Robert Gellar in the 1950s, to discussing the deep and sometimes contentious history of Washington Park, or completing the story of Sarah Corbin, one of the city’s most outspoken suffragists, Suzy’s work has proven invaluable to how we understand these people and the places where they lived and worked.

Excellence in Education

Founded in 2020, the Cultural Enrichment Center supports the cultural, academic, career, and social needs of middle school and high school-aged African American students in Fort Collins. Since 2021, part of that work has included connecting local Black youth with Fort Collins Black history. For example, CEC helped students develop video projects on Black history, which included learning videography skills as well as about figures in Fort Collins Black and civil rights history, such as Mattie Lyle and Hattie McDaniel.

Excellence in Stewardship

The Friends of the Water Works (FWW) assists the Poudre Landmarks Foundation in the preservation, interpretation, and maintenance of the 1883 Fort Collins Water Works site. The FWW operates an interpretive center that explains the history of regional water use, the first Fort Collins municipal water supply, and natural resources in the region. This dedicated group of volunteers has consistently demonstrated their commitment to historic preservation by preserving, maintaining, and promoting the Water Works and by educating the public through open house tours, concerts on site, and other events.

Lifetime Achievement Award

From her foundational private sector research with her husband, Carl, to her public service in the City of Fort Collins Historic Preservation Division, Karen McWilliams is a fixture of historic preservation in Larimer County. She was instrumental in building up key financial incentives for historic property owners, oversaw countless projects, coordinated and built relationship with partners in the community, advocated for and secured funding for preservation across the city, and so much more. Karen's legacy in Fort Collins ensures that future generations have so many more historic places to connect with and find Fort Collins's sense of place.

Excellence in Education

Janell Prussman has been involved with Poudre Landmarks Foundation and the Historic Homes tour for 39 years, including several years as a board member of PLF and chair of the HHT committee, showing her deep commitment to and extensive involvement with historic preservation in the community. Janell has had a profound impact on PLF as an organization, and her promotion of public access to historic places and educational opportunities related to our local history are emblematic of her passion and enthusiasm for historic preservation.

Outstanding Contributions to Historic Preservation

D.L. Roberts is one of the original founders of what would become Historic Larimer County, formerly served as president of the organization, and remains on its board. He has demonstrated time and again his dedication to historic preservation and conservation, through his work to save and preserve the Franz-Smith Cabin and his 150 year old family ranch, as just a couple of examples.

Preservation of the Provost Farm & the Bingham Hill Cemetery

Rose Brinks has embodied the word “stewardship” for decades. Rose, with her husband, Jim, purchased the Provost Farm in 1977. Rose’s dedication to uncovering and preserving the history of both her farm property and the Bingham Hill Cemetery, which previously had no burial records, should truly be celebrated.

Landmarking and Rehabilitation of 308 Cherry St. & 129 N. McKinley Ave.

Kim Medina has demonstrated exceptional dedication to historic preservation and adaptive reuse, as reflected through her care and rehabilitation of two valuable historic resources in our community. The Thomas House (308 Cherry St.) is the first Landmark in Fort Collins to recognize Black history in the city, and the Struble House (129 N. McKinley Ave.) recognizes the importance of working people to building Fort Collins and specifically Lois Struble.

Outstanding Contributions to Historic Preservation

Meg Dunn's name has become synonymous with historic preservation in Larimer County in the last twenty years. As a former educator, Meg has been an important voice for historic places and stories for decades, such as through her Northern Colorado History website. She also served on the Historic Preservation Commission for 9 years, serving as chair for 5 years, helping the community more deeply understand the role of preservation in climate change, affordability, and much more.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Susan Hoskinson

The McMillen-Patterson Property

City of Fort Collins Recreation Department

City of Fort Collins Parks Department

Ethan Cozzens

Empire Carpentry

Poudre Heritage Alliance

The Ross Proving-Up House

Myrne Watrous

Bohemian Companies

4240 Architecture

The Elizabeth Hotel

Doug Ernest

Downtown Development Authority

Ginger & Baker

S.O.S. - Save Our Silos

Bud Frick

Bohemian Companies - The Music District

City of Fort Collins Natural Areas Department - Great Western Sugar Company Flume and Bridge

Ron Sladek

Gordon "Hap" Hazard

James MacDowell

March, Olive & Pharris, LLC

Bucking Horse

Blue Ocean Enterprises

Colleen Scholz

Jim Kelly and Betsy Markey

Mike Gebo

Bellvue Historic Foundation