Annual Meeting and Awards of Excellence

Each year, the Downtown Lexington Corporation holds its Annual Meeting as an opportunity for members to come together for networking and for non-members to experience the Downtown community.  The meeting includes the DLC Awards of Excellence, which annually recognizes Downtown Lexington businesses, organizations & individuals who have made significant contributions to the Downtown Lexington community. 

The DLC Annual Meeting and Awards of Excellence takes place annually, each December. 

The 2009 DLC Annual Meeting and Awards of Excellence is scheduled for Tuesday, December 8, 2009 at 11:30am, in the Hilton Downtown Lexington.

This event is open to the public.  Seating is limited and reservations are required.  Reservations are $35 per person and $350 per table of ten for DLC Members, $40 per person and $400 per table of ten for non-members.

Awards of Excellence Categories:

If you would like to nominate a person, business or organization for one of the categories below, please email your nomination to Renee@downtownlex.com or mail a written nomination to our mailing address.  Nominations are due about a month before the event.  Please contact our office for the specific deadline.  Please include your name and contact information, the nominee name, the category for which you are nominating, and the reason you believe the nominee should receive the award.  Please include a complete description of accomplishments that will support the nomination category.  The nominated party need not be a member of the DLC. 

Urban Innovation Award
Given to a businesses, organization or individual 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.

Landscape and Streetscape Award
Given to a business or organization and/or property owners for outstanding effort in maintaining a visual pleasantness to Downtown. 

Leadership Achievement Award
Given to the business or organization which best exemplifies exceptional contribution to the business, civic, or human vitality of Downtown Lexington. 

Perfect Partner Award 
Given to a business, person or organization that contributes greatly to the Downtown Lexington mission. 

Smiley Pete Award
Given to a business, organization, 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.

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. 

Sponsorship Opportunities

For information on sponsorship opportunities, please contact Jessica Gies, VP Business Development at 859-425-2595 orJessica@downtownlex.com.

2008 Annual Meeting and Awards of Excellence

2007 Annual Meeting and Awards of Excellence

2006 Annual Meeting and Awards of Excellence