by Maria Wherley
As we open the 2020 Townie award applications, we are pleased to announce a major change in that there is now a two-year window for nominated projects, programs, and activities—January 1, 2018, through December 31, 2019. This expanded time provides more opportunities for communities to submit and we encourage you to do so.
We’ve also taken a closer look at requirements and criteria for the award categories so be sure to read the Townie Awards Guidelines (continues to be available as a downloadable PDF on PDC’s website) and the online application portal – Submittable.
Award categories remain the same however, as in the past, submission of one or more nominations in a category does not mean that an award will be granted in the category.
For those new to the “Townie Awards” – here it is in a nutshell:
Annually PDC recognizes exemplary projects, programs and events created and implemented in the core communities throughout the commonwealth. Eligible communities represent Pennsylvania Downtown Center’s nearly 200 member organizations including Main Street and Elm Street programs and makes the Townies a competitive award process each year.
SUBMISSIONS DUE FRIDAY, February 7, 2020
Submit online or download the complete guide with checklists.
If you have questions regarding the Townie Awards and the application process, please contact Maria Wherley at mariawherley@padowntown.org.
2019 WINNERS
ORGANIZATIONAL EXCELLENCE
Organization Development
Wilkinsburg Community Development Corp. – Development Strategic Plan
PHYSICAL IMPROVEMENTS & DESIGN
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Our Town Foundation – 1787 Brewing Company
Asset Enhancement
Lansdowne Economic
Development Corp. – Utility Works: A Creative Community
PROMOTIONS & MARKETING AWARDS
Special or Neighborhood Events
Oil City Arts Council and Main Street Program – BridgeFest
Retail Promotions
Venture Lititz – Lititz Promotions
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Downtown York Brand Launch – “Historically Edgy”
SAFE, CLEAN & GREEN AWARDS
Cleanliness
Lewisburg Neighborhoods Corp. – Community Cleanup Initiative
Community Greening
Downtown Lewistown, Inc. – Adopt A Planter
VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR
SSJ Neighborhood Network – Gary McEnery
CHAIRMAN’S AWARD FOR YOUTH INVOLVEMENT
Clearfield Revitalization Corp.
– Murals, Scarecrows, and Window Painting