2026 Preservation Award

The Preservation Award is selected every year by the Eagle County Historical Society and the Eagle Valley Library District’s Local History Department. Award recipients are those who demonstrate significant preservation efforts here in Eagle County. 

Join us this year in honoring local author and recent graduate of Vail Christian High School, Malcolm Osborn, and educator, Steve O’Neil! 

Sunday, June 14
2 - 4 PM
Avon Public Library

Mr. Osborn, with support from Mr. O’Neil, transformed his research into a book, The History of Belden, Colorado and a Biography of Judge David Douglas Belden, available at all branches and online.

In addition to the award ceremony, journalist and author John LaConte will be discussing his new book, Notorious Hunter Sir St. George Gore: Deadly Legacy in Colorado.