From the esteemed group of nominations, one project is selected to receive the Governor’s Award for Historic Preservation. This year the Governor’s Award will be presented to the City of Leadville, Mayor Jamie Stuever, and the Overland Property group for the rehabilitated of the Tabor Grand Hotel in Leadville to accommodate 37 affordable housing apartments. “This public-private partnership really sets an example on how communities can come together around historic preservation,” said Governor Hickenlooper. “The Tabor Grand Hotel survives as not only an architectural treasure, but also as a testament to the dedication of the Leadville community. ”

In addition to the Governor’s Award, four additional named awards will be given out to groups or individuals for their outstanding work in the area of history, archaeology or historic preservation. The Caroline Bancroft History Project Award and the Josephine H. Miles History Award are given to individuals or organizations that have made a significant contribution to the advancement of Colorado history through education programs, research, exhibitions, collections management projects, historic preservation, publications, legislation and the like.  The Miles and Bancroft Awards are differentiated by the communities served. The Bancroft Award is restricted to projects in communities with fewer than 50,000 residents, while the Miles Award is open to all. Stephen H. Hart Awards recognize outstanding projects and individual achievements in archaeology and historic preservation throughout Colorado.  Stephen H. Hart awards was Colorado’s first State Historic Preservation Officer.

14th Annual Governor’s Award for Historic Preservation

• City of Leadville, Mayor Jamie Stuever, and Overland Property Group
  for the Rehabilitation of the Tabor Grand Hotel

Caroline Bancroft History Project Award 

• San Juan Mountains Association
  for the Wooden Canvas Project

Josephine H. Miles History Award 

• City of Greeley Museums
  for the Nathan Meeker Letters Preservation and Exhibit Project
• Honorable Mentions:
  • ​Denver Public Library
    for the Western History/Genealogy and Blair-Caldwell African American Research Library Website
  • Eagle County Historical Society
    for the Publication Boom Town to Ghost Town: The Story of Fulford written by Richard Perske
  • Monte Vista United Methodist Church
    for the Preservation Project: Honoring the Past/Preserving the Future

30th Annual Stephen H. Hart Awards for Historic Preservation

• 6th Annual State Archaeologist’s Award - Roxborough State Park
  for Fostering a Positive Public Appreciation for the Archaeological Heritage of Roxborough State Park
   
• Stewards of the Little Church in the Pines
  for the Preservation of the Little Church in the Pines
   
• David Tomkins and Partners  
  for the Restoration of Como Depot

The event’s presenting sponsor is Holland and Hart. The ceremony is free to attend and begins at 5:30 p.m., but due to limited space, registration is encouraged.

Read more about the Miles and Bancroft awards visit h-co.org/BancroftMiles and to learn more about the Stephen H. Awards visit  h-co.org/HartAwards

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FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Shannon Haltiwanger
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