[MainstreetTowns] [External] AWARD FINALISTS!!

[Kelli Yadon]

Good afternoon!!

Now that this has finally been freed from the listserv minions.....

Please let me know by Wednesday this week how many printed invitations you think you will need.  We will have digital version available as well.

The following are suggestions for potential invitees:
·         Yourself and your spouse or significant other
·         VIPs in city government (mayor, city manager, city councilors)
·         Award nominees from your community
·         Board members, committee chairs and volunteers

Please be sure to invite your legislators. Work with any towns that share your legislators to ensure you are not paying for them twice.  If something happens at the last minute, and they cannot make the banquet, you may bring someone else in their place.  We are often asked whether you are responsible for paying for their spouse (and/or children) and that is your decision.

More information toward the end of the week!

Thanks!


Kelli S. Yadon
Oklahoma Main Street Center
900 N. Stiles Ave.
Oklahoma City, OK  73104
c: 405.778.9375
o: 405.815.5379
800.879.6552 (toll-free)


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From: MainstreetTowns <mainstreettowns-bounces at lists.onenet.net> On Behalf Of Kelli Yadon
Sent: Friday, March 6, 2020 2:01 PM
To: mainstreettowns at lists.onenet.net
Subject: [External] [MainstreetTowns] AWARD FINALISTS!!

HELLOOOOO everyone and happy Friday!!
Yes, it is what you all have been waiting for.....
Please note... full press release and invitation information will go out next week.  I don't like giving press people a release on a Friday afternoon.  :)

So without further ado.............

The award finalists, in alphabetical order, are:

ORGANIZATION:
Premier Partner
El Reno - Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes
Kendall Whittier - Ziegler Art & Frame
Sapulpa - American Heritage Bank

Best Community Education/Public Awareness
Durant - The Influencer Program
Enid - Main Street CLUE
Ponca City - Main Street Mixer

Best Volunteer Development Program
Altus - Adopt a Flower Bed
Hobart - Main Street Promotion Committee
Newkirk - Newkirk Leadership Class

Main Street Hero
Durant - Curt Walker, Develop Durant 123
Newkirk - Hannah Cross
Sapulpa - Will Berry

Best Creative Fundraising Effort
Enid - 12 Days of Christmas Sponsorship Display
Kendall Whittier - K9s of K-Dub Calendar
Ponca City - BrewFest

PROMOTION:
Premier Special Event Under 1,000 Attendees
Cherokee - Classic Christmas Event on Grand Avenue
Durant - Who's Holiday
Ponca City - BrewFest

Premier Special Event Over 1,000 Attendees
Ada - Ada Fest
Newkirk - Charlie Adams Day
Yukon - Rock the Route

Best Retail Event
Enid - Main Street CLUE
Enid - Main Street Mini Golf
Tahlequah - Ladies Night out

Outstanding Image Promotion
Altus - Partnership Brochure
Enid - Monthly Awareness Banners
Guymon - Pangaea: An International Event

Creative New Event
Cherokee - Touch a Community
Ponca City - Main Street Mixer
Yukon - Cruise-In for a Cause

DESIGN:
Best Placemaking Project
Altus - The Enchanted Alley
Enid - Giant Scrabble
McAlester - The Lot on Choctaw

Best Interior Design Project
Kendall Whittier - The Bobby Pin
Ponca City - Edward Jones Office
Stockyards City - Grain and Grange

Best Façade Rehabilitation Under $10,000
Altus - Southwest Crop Insurance
Ardmore - Marvin's Place Art Gallery
Tahlequah - Spring Street Hideaway

Best Façade Rehabilitation Over $10,000
Altus - Whirlwind Book Bar
Kendall Whittier - American Solera
Tahlequah - Kroner & Baer

Best Visual Merchandising
Durant - The Modern Tot
El Reno - Hot Mess Boutique
Sapulpa - GiGi's Gourmet Popcorn
Tahlequah - Kimberly's Boutique

Best Building/Business Branding
Altus - Bud + Bloom Clothing Co.
Enid - Enid Brewing Company
Ponca City - City Central

ECONOMIC VITALITY:
Best Adaptive Reuse Project
Altus - Whirlwind Book Bar
Claremore - Tap on the Tracks
Kendall Whittier - Four. Seven. Three.

Best Business Practices
Ada - The Diamond Shop
Cherokee - NAPA/Ace Hardware
Ponca City - Ponca City Development Authority

Best New Business
El Reno - Our Glass
Stockyards City - McClintock's Saloon and Chop House
Yukon - Urban Boondocks Market

Business of the Year
Ada - McSwain Theatre
Altus - The Enchanted Door
Tulsa Route 66 - Red Fork Distillery

The programs vying for program of the year for 2019 (in alphabetical order) include:  Altus, Ardmore, Cherokee, El Reno, Enid, Kendall Whittier, Newkirk, Okmulgee, Ponca City, and Wilburton. The program of the year will be announced at the banquet.

In addition, the Watonga Bob Shoemaker Award, given to the outstanding program director, will be awarded at the banquet. Those making the top of the list this year include:  Jeff DiMiceli, Ardmore Main Street Authority; Schaun Aker, Cherokee Main Street; Heather Sumner, Okmulgee Main Street; and Chelsea McConnell, Ponca City Main Street.

Congratulations  to all our finalists!  And, if you don't see your name on this list, you still rock!  I know it takes a lot of time and effort to fill out those entries...so for that - you are to be commended!!

Again, next week - invite information and full press release will go out!

Thanks for all you do to make our communities/neighborhoods a great place to live, work and shop!

kel

Kelli S. Yadon
Oklahoma Main Street Center
900 N. Stiles Ave.
Oklahoma City, OK  73104
c: 405.778.9375
o: 405.815.5379
800.879.6552 (toll-free)


[OKLAHOMAMAINSTREETCENTER]


OK, LET'S COUNT! Census 2020
The 2020 U.S. Census is right around the corner! It is important that all Oklahomans are counted. Want to do your part to spread the word? Sign up for the OK, LET'S COUNT community partner email<https://public.govdelivery.noclick_com/accounts/OKDOC/subscriber/new?topic_id=OKDOC_112>!
Learn more about the 2020 Census at OKletscount.org<http://www.okletscount.noclick_org/>.
When Everyone Counts, Everyone Wins!

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