Celebrating the People and Projects Making a Difference in Downtown Jacksonville!
Thank you for joining us in Downtown Jacksonville on December 10th at The Lark to celebrate the people and projects that made a difference in the Downtown community in 2024.
Ambassador of the Year | Brandy Hicks
Award to honor a Downtown Ambassador who continually goes above and beyond in their service of Downtown’s stakeholders, residents, employees and visitors
Downtowner of the Year | Tim Cost, JU College of Law
An individual who in 2024 has demonstrated inspirational leadership and has made strides to create and support a vibrant Downtown
Small Business of the Year | Chamblin’s Uptown
A street-level retailer who has enhanced the Downtown experience for everyone living, working and visiting DTJax
Retail Project of the Year | Hardwick’s Bar
A new retail project that has created an amenity for Downtown residents, employees and visitors through remarkable design and unique offerings
Downtown Project of the Year | Friendship Fountain
A project that has significantly enhanced the economic revitalization of Downtown through the activation of underutilized buildings, job creation or leading design practices
Downtown Achievement Award | John Silveira, Riverside Arts Market
Award that recognizes an individual or organization for a significant body of work that reinforces Downtown as the premier center for arts, dining, retail, entertainment, business and/or urban living in Northeast Florida.
Congratulations to the 2024 DTJax Awards Winners!
Downtown Ambassador of the Year | Brandy Hicks
Small Business of the Year | Chamblin’s Uptown
Downtown Project of the Year | Friendship Fountain
Downtowner of the Year | Tim Cost
Retail Project of the Year | Hardwick’s Bar
Downtown Achievement Award | John Silveira
Photos By: Amanda Rosenblatt of Sideways Photography
Please Note: There will be no First Wednesday Art Walk on January 1 due to the New Year’s holiday. Instead, we encourage you to explore the many events happening in Downtown this holiday season!
View our Events Calendar here.