2022 Downtown Excellence Awards – Now Accepting Nominations!
Each year Downtown New Jersey recognizes New Jersey’s best downtown projects and programs completed within the last two years. Winning submissions are considered models worthy of emulation and are promoted on Downtown New Jersey’s website and will be recognized at an in-person awards ceremony and networking event.
Due to increased COVID transmission concerns, we have decided to postpone the event to the Spring (date and location TBD). The nomination deadline has been extended to March 10, 2022.
Award Categories
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- Built Projects: New Construction, Renovation of Existing Structures, Mixed Use and Streetscape Projects, Creative Placemaking
- Tools of the Trade: Planning Documents, Design Manuals, Strategic Plans, Wayfinding Plans, Marketing Plans, Creative Placemaking
- Individuals of Excellence Award: Individuals demonstrating leadership and dedication to downtown development
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Award Criteria
Built Projects:
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- Project completed within the last 2 years.
- Preserves or enhances the character of the downtown environment.
- Contributes to the economic vitality of the downtown or commercial district.
- Generates pride in the community.
- Draws people to the area.
- Demonstrates a coordinated effort by various segments of the community to implement the project.
- Improves the streetscape or visual appearance of the commercial business district.
Tools of the Trade:
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- Program implemented within the last 2 years.
- Contributes to the economic vitality of the downtown or commercial district.
- Generates pride in the community.
- Draws people to the area.
- Demonstrates a coordinated effort by various segments of the community to implement the project.
Individuals of Excellence:
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- Demonstrated leadership in promoting downtown redevelopment and enhancement of the downtown environment.
Submission Requirements
Submissions must include:
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- A one-paragraph summary of the Project, Tool, or Individual with quotes from local leaders for press releases (250 word max).
- A narrative description of the Project/Tool or the special attributes of the Individual (two pages maximum, PDF file format preferred). The narrative should thoroughly address the award criteria as described above.
- A maximum of 10 photos in hi resolution JPEG format. No PowerPoints please.
- Electronic versions of relevant brochures, excerpts of planning documents, or other printed materials in support of the nomination (Max of 10 documents of no more than 100MB. PDF or JPEG file formats preferred).
- For Projects/Tools, an additional page with the name and contact information of significant contributors to the effort.
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