Each year, at our Annual Meeting, we honor businesses, organizations and individuals who have contributed to Downtown's growth, diversity and vitality with the Downtown Awards of Excellence. If you know of a Downtown champion who has been actively involved in making good things happen or left a positive impact on our Downtown community, please submit a nomination for them in one of the award categories mentioned below.

Nominate as many businesses, organizations or individuals that you feel are worthy! 

Please note that nominated businesses and organizations must be located in Downtown Syracuse (map). For individuals, their work must occur in the Downtown district (map).

• Urban Innovation Award
  Given for a successful and truly trail-blazing activity in a previously underdeveloped area or facet of Downtown Syracuse. This category recognizes new efforts, continued and expanded work, and/or a creative, unusual achievement.

• Perfect Partner Award
  Given for advocacy and commitment that positively impacts Downtown Syracuse.

• Heart of Downtown Award
  Given for efforts that positively affect how people feel about Downtown Syracuse. The Heart of Downtown Award recipient actively contributes to the growth, vitality and overall appeal of Downtown Syracuse.