DANA CRAWFORD AND STATE HONOR AWARDS SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
May 14th, 2026 Denver Art Museum, Sturm Pavilion
Celebrating the Preservation of 150 years of Colorado history & beyond!
About CPI Since 1984, Colorado Preservation, Inc. (CP I) has worked diligently to make a difference in communities throughout the state. Energized around a central theme of “building a future with historic places,” CPI was founded by visionary leaders who identified a need for a statewide nonprofit organization structured around preserving, protecting, and promoting Colorado’s historic places. Historic preservation is much more than keeping “old” buildings standing; preservation is about creating a sense of place, enhancing communities, and revitalizing economies. Our organization promotes the critical connection between people and place. CPI works to ensure historic places across Colorado are protected and will be preserved for future generations. CPI advances its mission by partnering with property owners, non-profit organizations, educators, and local governments through its signature initiatives such as the Colorado’s Most Endangered Places Program (EPP), the Dana Crawford & State Honor Awards, and the annual Saving Places® Conference. The Saving Places Conference is one of the many ways CPI advances historic preservation by bringing together individuals, organizations, communities, and projects from across the nation to discuss the latest in preservation, looking at common concerns and challenges while celebrating our collective accomplishments. For over 20 years, CPI has provided essential training and networking opportunities for individuals like YOU working to protect our state’s heritage.
Dana Crawford & State Honor Awards for Excellence in Historic Preservation
In Memory of Dana Crawford, 1931 - 2025 Colorado Preservation, Inc. (CPI) mourns the passing of one of the state’s most esteemed preservationist, Dana Crawford. For the past 35 years, our annual awards dinner has been named in her honor. Dana was a preservation pioneer who proved that saving historic buildings makes economic sense. She embodied the dedication to preservation that CPI celebrates each year at this event. CPI is grateful to Dana for her leadership and her work saving important landmarks statewide. The Dana Crawford & State Honor Awards recognize individuals, organizations, public agencies, and businesses from across the state, whose work demonstrates excellence in historic preservation. Accomplishments are recognized in the areas of preservation, rehabilitation, stewardship, leadership, and philanthropy.
2026 DANA CRAWFORD AWARD WINNER
The Koncilja Family Pueblo Preservation Projects
2026 Citizens State Bank Honor Award
Plaza Block Building, La Junta 2026 Citizens State Bank Honor Award
Hotel St. Cloud, Canon City
2026 Citizens State Bank Honor Award
Evans School, Denver
2026 Edge Award
Frontier Drive-Inn, Center 2026 Mark Rodman Community Leader Award
Dan Corson, Boulder
2026 Sage Award
Watkins Stained Glass
sPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES PRESENTING SPONSOR - $25,000 • VIP tables for ten (10) • Customized sponsor signage on tables • Exclusive Recognition: a dedicated announcement during the event • Prominent recognition in event program as the event sponsor • Prominent name and logo in multi-media presentation • Prominent name and logo in Dana Crawford Award video if committed by April 15 • Logo featured on Colorado Preservation, Inc. website with a link DANA CRAWFORD AWARD SPONSOR -- $15,000 • 2 reserved tables for ten (10) • Customized sponsor signage on table • Recognition in event program as Dana Crawford Sponsor • Opportunity to speak at the event • Name and logo in multi-media presentation • Name and logo in Dana Crawford Award video if committed by April 15 • Logo featured on Colorado Preservation, Inc. website with a link
AWARD TITLE SPONSOR -- $10,000 • Optional naming rights for an award for the 2026 event • Reserved table for ten (10) • Customized sponsor signage on table • Recognition in event program • Name and logo in multi-media presentation • Name and logo in award video if committed by April 15 • Logo featured on Colorado Preservation, Inc. website with a link
PRESERVATION CHAMPION SPONSOR -- $5,000 • Reserved table for ten (10) • Customized sponsor signage on table • Recognition in event program • Name and logo in multi-media presentation • • Logo featured on Colorado Preservation, Inc. website with a link
SUSTAINING SPONSOR -- $3,000 • Reserved table for eight (8) • Customized sponsor signage on table • Recognition in event program • Name and logo in multi-media presentation • Logo featured on Colorado Preservation, Inc. website with a link
The 2026 Dana Crawford & State Honor Awards will be held May 14th, 2026, in Sturm Pavilion at the Denver Art Museum Individual tickets are also available: $250/ CPI member $285/nonmember $500/ Patron ticket* *Includes name listing/thank you in the event program
SUPPORTING SPONSOR -- $1,500 • Reserved Half Table for four (4) • Recognition in event program Name and logo in multi-media presentation • Logo featured on Colorado Preservation, Inc. website with a link
To learn more about sponsor opportunities please contact Amanda Tollberg, Events and Development Manager atollberg@coloradopreservation.org