DTJax Awards

Celebrating the People and Projects Making a Difference in Downtown Jacksonville!

Join us in Downtown Jacksonville on November 13th at The Lark to celebrate the people and projects that made a difference in the Downtown community in 2025.

Where: The Lark | 229 N. Hogan Street
When: November 13th | 5-8 p.m.
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Admission will include alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, along with heavy hors d’oeuvres and desserts.

Ambassador of the Year
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
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
A street-level retailer who has enhanced the Downtown experience for everyone living, working and visiting DTJax

Retail Project of the Year
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
A project that has significantly enhanced the economic revitalization of Downtown through the activation of underutilized buildings, job creation or leading design practices

Downtown Activator of the Year
The Activator of the Year Award honors an individual or organization whose work brings Downtown to life. Through their dedication and creativity, they transform ordinary spaces into vibrant gathering places that inspire connection, foster belonging, and build a stronger community.

Downtown Achievement Award
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!