Launch of the DTEVVs
New Awards Program Celebrates Businesses and Individuals in Downtown Evansville
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
ANNOUNCEMENT – Monday, September 9: The Downtown Evansville Economic Improvement District (EID) is launching the DTEVVs, a new awards program designed to annually celebrate Downtown businesses and neighbors. The DTEVVs will recognize achievements in four categories. Nominations are now open for the following:
Good Neighbor Award: Awarded to a business or organization who has gone above and beyond to contribute to the growth and progression of Downtown Evansville. Recipient serves as a role model for others, participates in neighborhood initiatives, and fosters positive relationships with neighboring businesses and residents.
Economic Impact Award: Awarded to a business for their positive contributions to the economic vitality of Downtown Evansville (examples include providing employment opportunities, advocating for Downtown, supporting development, and generating consumer spending). Recipient has demonstrated outstanding performance, while also enhancing consumer, investor, worker, and visitor experiences.
To qualify, businesses must be located within the boundaries of the EID. To view the boundaries, click here.
All nominations must be submitted by midnight on Monday, October 14 for consideration. Nominations should be made online at DowntownEvansville.com/dtevvs
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The DTEVVs were created to recognize and celebrate those who are making a positive impact in our Downtown neighborhood. We invite the community to join us in celebrating their contributions by nominating businesses who embody the EID’s mission to build a more active and inclusive Downtown Evansville and enhance experiences for all.” said Adam Trinkel, executive director, of EID.
Recipients for the remaining two awards, Face of Downtown and Volunteer of the Year, will be selected from the EID’s 2024 monthly Faces of Downtown recipients (currently accepting nominations on an ongoing basis at DowntownEvansville.com/facesofdtevv) and volunteers who have assisted at EID events throughout the past year.
This initiative is sponsored by Ascension St. Vincent Evansville, Edward Jones Financial Advisors: Jessica Engel, Steve Harding, and Janet Schultheis, Gerling Law, and Heritage Federal Credit Union.
Winners will be announced in November and will receive a commemorative plaque.
The EID is committed to supporting Downtown businesses and neighbors throughout the year. Current efforts include the Love Letters to DTEVV campaign, Discover Downtown billboards and ads, and sharing small business stories and facts to social media.
Visit DowntownEvansville.com/dtevvs or Downtown Evansville Indiana on social media to submit a nomination.
