Downtown Denver Partnership seeks nominations for awards

The Downtown Denver Partnership is seeking nominations for the 54th Annual Downtown Denver Awards to celebrate the accomplishments that have transformed the center city over the last year.

Submissions should represent a center city business, organization, event or project that was completed this year and has made a significant contribution resulting in a positive impact on downtown Denver, while supporting the 2007 Downtown Area Plan. The deadline for nominations is Nov. 21. 

"It's incredibly important for communities to celebrate their successes," says Tami Door, president and chief executive of the Downtown Denver Partnership. "It allows us to reflect on possibility and reinforce confidence that together we can to big things that move the city forward. Let's always reflect what we have done in the past to inspire what we can do in the future and to celebrate the milestones."

Winners will be announced May 21 at the 54th Annual Awards Dinner at the Hyatt Regency Convention Center. The black tie event is attended by more than 800 of the city's business and civic leaders.

The lengthy list of winners over the last 53 years has included standout high rises that contribute to a livable environment to infrastructure breakthroughs that move downtown Denver forward. Award winners have included Cadence Union Station, a 219-unit LEED Gold apartment building; the Denver Car Share Permit Program;  and the Metropolitan State University Denver Hotel and Hospitality Learning Center.