Each year, the Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber--acting in concert with and on behalf of the larger downtown community--recognizes achievement and contributions that have helped to define our successful present and will drive our even more successful future: the New Tacoma Awards.This year's nominees and winners were announced Friday at the Chamber's quarterly City Center Luncheon:
Ghilarducci Award (recognizing successful new development, renovation, or beautification) - Prium Companies
Popham Award (recogning the individual that has done the most to build community) - Lisa Fruichiante (Grand Cinema promoter, underground artist, and community builder)
Union Station Award (recognizing leading companies or individuals that have built or sustained momentum for revitalization) - Jim Merritt (Merritt Arch)
Schoenfeld Award (recognizing exemplary performance--and pizzazz!--as a retailer) - Leroy Jewelers & The Art Stop
Nominees for each of these awards were also recognized:
- Alexa Folsom Hill (SOTA)
- Bill Evans, Tacoma City Council
- Chuckals Office Supply
- Dame Lola
- Derek Young
- Felix Flannigan, Martin Luther King Housing Development Authority
- Kevin Freitas
- Jeff Rounce, The Business Examiner
- Matador Restaurant
- Paddy Coyne's Irish Pub
Great event Paul.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to all of the winners and nominees.
I wish I could have attended. It sounded like a good time.