Great American Main Street Award
Recognizing Exceptional Main Streets
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Made up of small towns, mid-sized communities, and urban commercial districts, the thousands of organizations, individuals, volunteers, and local leaders that make up Main Street America™ represent the broad diversity that makes this country so unique.
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Main Street America’s signature awards programs recognize and celebrate Main Street programs and leaders.
Click on the cards below to learn more about our awards programs and meet previous winners.
Recognizing Exceptional Main Streets
Celebrating Outstanding Leaders
Applauding Main Street Resiliency
“Macon, Madison, and Monroeville serve as exemplary models for reenergizing downtown districts through collective action. Though each organization is unique in their approach, they all demonstrate excellence in fostering vibrant downtowns through grassroots economic development, preservation with a purpose, and creative problem solving.”
- Erin Barnes, Main Street America President & CEO
NewTown Macon, in Macon, Georgia, is recognized for leading a community-driven effort that nurtures local talent, fosters sustainable development, and promotes inclusivity.
In Madison, Indiana, Madison Main Street Program fosters a welcoming culture, celebrates historic preservation, and champions community collaboration.
Monroeville Main Street, in Monroeville, Alabama, is celebrated for facilitating an incredible renaissance rooted in economic vitality, thoughtful design, and the literary arts.
“John is the most compassionate and dedicated community development champion that I know…He is a staunch supporter of our Main Street Oakland County communities, and we are fortunate to have the opportunity to work with him for the betterment of our downtowns!”
- Kristi Trevarrow, Rochester Downtown Development Authority Executive Director
Honoring John Bry for his ability to develop innovative ideas, build organizational capacity of local programs and leaders, and lead through understanding as program coordinator at Main Street Oakland County in Michigan.
“The recipients of the Main Street Forward Awards have demonstrated inspiring creativity and entrepreneurial thinking in the face of existential challenges to their downtowns. While their projects are wide-ranging, these Main Street programs have all stepped in to rebuild more sustainable, resilient, and equitable communities. I know that their work will serve as an example to communities across the country of the perseverance of the Main Street Movement.”
- Patrice Frey, Main Street America President and CEO (2013−2022)
Recognizing six downtown commercial districts that demonstrated exemplary recovery and resilience efforts amid the multiple crises of 2020.
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