Join us to celebrate the people and projects that made a difference in 2023 in the Downtown community.
2023 Awards will honor the following:
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 2023 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 Achievement Award
An individual or organization for a significant body of work that reinforces Downtown as the premier center for arts, dining, retail, entertainment, business and urban living in Northeast Florida
Downtown Ambassador of the Year: Duan Thompson
Small Business of the Year: Dos Gatos
Retail Project of the Year: Ruby Beach Brewing
Downtown Project of the Year: FIS Headquarters
Downtowner of the Year: Jason Hunnicutt
Downtown Achievement Award: Dawn Lockhart
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