2022 Award Winners:
Urban Innovation Award: For their work on The Met, a transformative mixed-use development at the East End gateway to Downtown, we recognize Community Ventures.
Urban Innovation Award: For your work on LexLive, which created a multi-entertainment destination in the heart of downtown Lexington, we recognize George Krikorian.
Landscape and Streetscape Award: For your investment in The Grove, including the outdoor upgrades to the courtyard on Upper Street and open front entrance on Main Street, we recognize Avena Kiely, Ray Kiely, & Evan Akers.
Leadership Achievement Award: In celebration of your 50-year dedicated service to the arts, which includes public art exhibits and community events, we recognize LexArts.
Rose Lucas Perfect Partner Award: For serving as a valuable connection between DLP and other community leaders, including the University of Kentucky, and Creative Media Group, we recognize Nancy Wiser, and Wiser Strategies.
Outstanding Individual Award: For his many years of service to downtown Lexington, including his tenure as President of Lexington Center Corporation, and many years of service on the board of Downtown Lexington Partnership, we recognize Bill Owen.
Smiley Pete Award: For his showstopping artistic contributions to Downtown Lexington which include brilliant murals at The Grove, Greyline Station, High Knoll Wealth, and many more, we recognize Wylie Caudill.