Presidents Awards | Texas Downtown Association

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Best Commercial Interior

How does the interior appeal to the customer's experience in the store, as well as to the customer's senses, such as sight, touch, smell, and sound?

Were there any innovations the business owner has employed or unique solutions to design problems encountered with the interior?

How does the project impact the community and contribute to revitalization and/or vibrancy of downtown or the commercial district?

Best Renovation/Rehabilitation/Restoration

What were the original and subsequent uses for the building?

What contemporary additions and alterations were made to the building?

Were any green or sustainable building practices included?

If the building is historic, what original material or historic fabric was maintained?

What distinctive features, finishes, and construction techniques or examples of craftsmanship characterize the building?

How does the project impact the community and contribute to revitalization and/or vibrancy of downtown or the commercial district?

How does the building exemplify the architectural style of its period?

Best New Construction

How did the planning and design involve the larger community, were any partnerships involved?

Were any green or sustainable building practices included?

How does the project fit in with its surroundings?

How does the project impact the community and contribute to revitalization and/or vibrancy of downtown or the commercial district?

Best Public Improvement

Describe the need for the public improvement.

Were any green or sustainable building practices included?

How does the project impact the community and contribute to revitalization and/or vibrancy of downtown or the commercial district?

Best Promotion

What is the goal of the promotion?

What is the estimated attendance of the promotion?

Was the promotion designed to produce revenue? If so, what was the amount of profit and for what purpose is the revenue used?

How does the promotion impact the community and contribute to the revitalization and/or vibrancy of the downtown or commercial district?

Best Downtown Business

What makes this a destination business?

How has the business participated in downtown promotional activities and the overall revitalization program?

How does the business impact the community and contribute to revitalization and/or vibrancy of downtown or the commercial district?

Best Downtown Partner

How does this partner involve its employees/members and the larger community in downtown revitalization efforts?

What specific project/event has this partner sponsored or hosted that made a difference in the downtown?

How does this partner impact the community and contribute to revitalization and/or vibrancy of downtown or the commercial district?

Best Economic Game Changer

Describe an overall view of the project, program, or promotion include why the nomination is worthy of recognition.

Describe the outcome and economic impact

Describe how this project, program, or promotion was a catalyst that inspired others to action including leveraging existing assets and creating new opportunities.

Downtowner of the Year

Describe the strengths this person brings to your downtown revitalization and/or vibrancy efforts.

How long has this individual been working on the revitalization and/or vibrancy of your downtown or commercial district?

How does this person impact the community and contribute to revitalization and/or vibrancy of downtown or the commercial district?

Best Texas Downtown

What economic impact is your downtown having on your local economy

Describe your historic preservation efforts downtown over the past three years.

How have you engaged downtown stakeholders and created community-wide buy-in?

Describe your main local partners and how partnerships have impacted downtown.

How is your downtown distinct or unique from any other downtown destination in Texas?

What Texas Economic Development/Tourism-Related Designations have you obtained, and how are you utilizing them? *If you don't have any, what initiatives have you taken downtown to incorporate, highlight, and support arts and culture, small businesses, etc.?

How does your downtown inspire a multi-generational connection to the destination?

Tell us how you're setting the bar as a catalyst for downtown vibrancy and sustainability.

How is your downtown addressing inclusivity and accessibility?

What awards or recognition have you received due to your efforts?

Submit a url link to a 3-5 min video that shows why your downtown should be known as a "Best Texas Downtown!" (youtube, vimeo, dropbox, etc)

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