HomeMy WebLinkAbout09.19.2022 2022 TXDT Awards Finalist
Finalists announced for the 2022 Texas Downtown President’s Awards Program
Finalists for the 2022 President’s Awards Program were recently announced in Austin. For over
30 years the awards program, sponsored by Texas Downtown, has recognized outstanding
projects, places, and people of downtowns across the state.
The City of Plainview’s Downtown /Main Street Program have been named as finalists in two
categories: Best Public Improvement Under 50k, Plainview – Downtown Streetscape Project
Phase I and Best Promotion / Traditional Event Under 50k, Plainview – Ribbon Cutting &
Streetscape Celebration
Texas Downtown was established in 1985 and its mission is to provide members with resources,
advocacy, education, and connections to develop vibrant districts. The organization is an
independent, statewide nonprofit that represents cities and towns of all sizes, economic
development corporations, chambers of commerce, local associations, small businesses, and
individuals.
One hundred and twenty nine entries were submitted in twelve different categories from
communities across the state. Design and achievement categories were judged by separate
panels.
Design Judges: Pamela de Graca, Arkitex; Meredith Johnson, Johnson Planning; Charles
Melanson, CJM Architecture; Robert Smith, Real Estate Developer; Gary Wang, Wang
Architects.
Achievement Judges: Erika Boyd, Texas Travel Alliance; Julie Glover, Downtown Consultant;
Danny Holeva, Arts Council of Midland; Kris Larson, Central Houston; and Jordan Maddox, Halff
Associates.
Winners will be announced on November 2 at the President’s Awards Gala, held in conjunction
with the 2022 Texas Downtown Conference scheduled for November 1-4 in San Marcos.
For more information about the President’s Awards, the Texas Downtown Conference, or other
programs of Texas Downtown, please visit www.texasdowntown.org.
For more information contact:
Melinda Brown Catherine Sak
Downtown Plainview, Main Street Texas Downtown
mbrown@plainviewtx.org catherine@texasdowntown.org
806-296-1119 512-472-7832