Lexington, KY - The Downtown Lexington Corporation held its annual meeting and awards presentations on Monday at Lexington Center.
Six awards were presented to the following recipients:
Urban Innovation Award: Given to businesses or individuals for a successful and truly trail-blazing activity in a previously underdeveloped area or facet of Downtown Lexington. Included in this category is recognition for new efforts, for continued and expanded work, and for creative and unusual achievement.
Winners: Urban League of Lexington and Community Action Council for their vision to repurpose Russell Elementary School from an abandoned property into a vibrant resource for the community.
Landscape and Streetscape Award: Given to businesses and/or property owners for outstanding effort in maintaining a visual pleasantness to Downtown.
Winner: LexArts for acting as a conduit to create public art in and around Downtown Lexington including their recent efforts on Concordia and The Giant Storybook Project.
Leadership Achievement Award: Given to the business or organization which best exemplifies exceptional contribution to the business, civic, or human vitality of Downtown Lexington.
Winner: Triangle Foundation for their steadfast support of Triangle Park and its recent renovation, the creation of an outdoor café and vision to bring new events and life to one of the most iconic spaces in Lexington.
Perfect Partner Award: Given to a person or organization that contributes greatly to the Downtown Lexington mission.
Winner: Gratz Park Neighborhood Associationfor its unwavering commitment to improve and maintain Gratz Park as a space for all to enjoy.
Outstanding Individual Award: Given to an individual who has contributed to the growth, vitality, and overall appeal of Downtown Lexington, making it a better place to live, work, and visit.
Winner: Steve Grossman for his tireless efforts and support of the nonprofit community in Lexington.
Smiley Pete Award: Given to the organization, business, or individual that has a great impact on how people feel about Downtown. Named in honor of that longtime canine resident of Main and Lime, and created as the ultimate in compliments for one who helps everyone enjoy being Downtown.
Winner: Unified Trust Company Ice Rinkfor invigorating the heart of our city during the holidays and encouraging over 65,000 visitors to this long awaited winter attraction.