Announcing the 2024 Colorado Downtown Excellence Awards
PRESENTED BY 9NEWS AND DOWNTOWN COLORADO, INC.
April 5, 2024 — COLORADO — Since 2003, Downtown Colorado, Inc. (DCI) has presented awards to outstanding projects and people in Colorado that demonstrate creativity in the face of challenges, unlikely and enduring partnerships, and dedication to the community to further downtown initiatives. In 2024, Downtown Colorado, Inc. and 9News presented the Colorado Downtown Excellence Awards with a new category and video features from award winning communities.
The Colorado Downtown Excellence Awards presents recognition in six areas including awards for Partnership, Place, Plans, Projects, Pop Up Innovation and Person – Downtowner of the Year. For more information on the Colorado Downtown Excellence Awards, visit https://www.
Colorado Downtown Excellence Awards is a dynamic platform that is constantly evolving to stay at the forefront of recognition and excellence. We take pride in offering Colorado communities the latest and most relevant categories to acknowledge outstanding achievements for downtowns and commercial districts. We are committed to staying ahead of the curve.
Whether it’s disruptive events or pop ups, groundbreaking leadership, or cutting-edge workforce housing strategies, the Colorado Downtown Excellence Awards is committed to recognizing excellence in the most current and impactful areas of achievement.
Each year the Downtown Excellence Awards serve as a highlight for DCI’s IN THE GAME Vibrant Downtown Event, a convening for downtown champions, resource providers, and stewards. The 2024 IN THE GAME event was held in Durango, CO on April 2-5, 2024. The Governor’s Awards was presented on April 4, 2024.
Award Winners
BEST PARTNERSHIPS
- Downtown Boulder Vision Plan
- Erie Town Center Master Plan, Crafting Place and Experience in a Small Town
BEST PLANS
- Olde Town Arvada Strategic Reinvestment Plan
- Downtown Johnstown Branding & Wayfinding
BEST PLACES
- Colorado Springs AdAmAn Alley
- Durango Downtown’s Next Step Main Avenue Streetscape Design Improvements
BEST POP UP INNOVATIONS
- Fruita’s N. Mulberry Street From Intervention to New Gathering Space
DOWNTOWNER OF THE YEAR
The Vicki Mattox Downtowner of the Year Awards recognize individuals who have shown exemplary commitment to their local downtown and community. The winners encourage ongoing collaboration and teamwork benefitting the community.
The 2024 Winners of the Vicki Mattox Downtowner of the Year Award are Susan Sanderford, Town of San Luis and Scott Shine, City of Durango.
