Boost Downtown's Best (23. April 2007, 09:27 by Derek Young) ~ Maybe It's You

Let’s recognize those folks that are making a difference! Rec’d via email:

The Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber and Absher Construction will once again present the New Tacoma Awards to recognize achievers for their ongoing role in improving downtown; the four awards are:

Ghillarducci Award
Recognizing successful new development, renovation or beautification

Popham Award
Recognizing the individual that has done the most to build “community spirit”

Union Station Award
Recognizing leading organizations, companies or individuals that have built or sustained momentum for revitalization

Schoenfeld Award
Recognizing exemplary performance (and pizzazz!) as a retailer

The following guidelines must be followed when nominating for these awards:

1. You may not nominate yourself or an organization for which you are an employee;

2. Award nominees must live, work or have their operating location within the geographic downtown area as defined by Destination Downtown;
3. Groups, individuals or companies previously recognized are ineligible:

• Ghilarducci Award – Avanti Spa, Tacoma Art Museum, and Thea’s Landing
• Popham Award – Marty Campbell, Patricia Lecy-Davis, and Sondra Purcell
• Union Station Award – The Grand Cinema, John Tartaglia, and the University of Washington Tacoma
• Schoenfeld Award – Aroma Coffee, heel! Shoes and urbanXchange

Nomination must be submitted to the Chamber office by this Friday.

A nomination form can be found here, and forms are also available online at the Chamber’s website: www.tacomachamber.org. You are encouraged to download the forms and use them to recommend an individual, business or organization particularly worthy of merit. Winners will be recognized at the quarterly City Center Luncheon on May 18th.