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Downtown Inc Announces Finalists for 24th Annual Downtown First Awards

Jul 23, 2024 | Blog, Uncategorized

Downtown Inc is pleased to announce the finalists for the 24th Annual Downtown First Awards, to be held at Keystone Kidspace on Thursday, August 8, at 6pm. The finalists from each category represent businesses, organizations, and individuals who have put Downtown York first, through their commitments of time, advocacy, and resources. This event is made possible through the sponsorship of The Glatfelter Agency.

The Downtown First Awards finalists honor individuals, businesses, and organizations in eight categories:

Outstanding Individual presented by Buchart Horn, Inc. 

    • Lizz Dawson
    • Rita Whitney
    • Tiff Lowe

Better York Appell Beautification Award presented by Better York

  • Gift Horse Brewing Company
  • Penn State Extension Master Watershed
  • The Rotary Club of York and City of York

Outstanding Market District Business presented by CGA Law Firm

  • Feral Heart Club
  • Hefty Lefty’s Hoagies and Grinders
  • Russy’s Sweet Treats LLC

Outstanding WeCo

 District Business presented by Stock & Leader, Attorneys at Law

  • Gather 256
  • Pecan Tree Café
  • Steph Holmes Artist Studio

Outstanding Royal Square District Business presented by Statewide Partners

  • Line & Anchor Barbershop
  • Picalonga
  • Venture

Outstanding Non-Profit Organization presented by Shipley Energy

  • Creative York
  • York County Bar Association
  • YWCA York

Outstanding Large Business presented by Susquehanna Real Estate

  • Herbert, Rowland, & Grubic, Inc. (HRG)
  • Investment Real Estate LLC
  • SEK, CPAs & Advisors

The Changemaker presented by Stewart & Tate

  • Jakyra Simpson
  • Joan Mummert
  • Nate Tile

With over 85 high quality nominations received in total, narrowing down each category to three finalists was a challenging task. Winners will be announced on August 8 at the Downtown First Awards.

We will also be recognizing businesses within the city who have been in business for over 100 years. We’re excited to celebrate:

  • Central Market House
  • Chas. A. Schaefer Flower Shop, Inc.
  • C.S. Davidson, Inc.
  • Kleppers Security Source
  • Penn Market
  • The York Water Company

Tickets for the event are now on sale and available for purchase here.

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