Chamber Luncheon: New Tacoma Awards
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Date and Time
Friday Jul 12, 2019
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM PDT
Location
Pacific Grill Events Center
1530 Pacific Ave
Tacoma, WA 98402
Fees/Admission
Online Registration is closed/sold out. Walk-ins welcome.
Members: $30.00
Non-Member: $35.00
Member Walk-In: $35.00
Non-Member Walk-In: $45.00
Contact Information
Alison Bryan
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Description
Each month the Chamber hosts an informative luncheon providing interesting and valuable information on topics ranging from construction and development updates, to candidates forums, to Chamber awards ceremonies, and more! So join us, have a great lunch, meet some new people, mingle with old friends, and stay on top of issues that affect your business.
NEW TACOMA AWARDS
The New Tacoma Awards, presented by the Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber, recognizes business organizations and individuals making outstanding contributions to the revitalization of downtown Tacoma. The Chamber relies on the community for nominations for these awards.
The Union Station Award celebrates leading organizations, companies, or individuals that have built or sustained momentum for revitalization in downtown Tacoma.
Nominees:
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VSG Marketing
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Travel Tacoma
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Koz Development
Nominees
- McMenamins
- Union Club
- Tacoma Baking Co.
The Public Places Award stemmed from a desire to recognize the need not just for great public spaces, but also the need to create constant energy in those spaces. By energizing our public space, we invite residents, employees, and visitors to share the best of Tacoma together.
Nominees:
- Tacoma Arts Live
- Prairie Line Trail / BCRA
- Fireman’s Park, City of Tacoma
The Schoenfeld Award highlights some of the businesses that have become community landmarks. This award recognizes performance and pizzazz as a retailer or restaurateur in downtown Tacoma.
Nominees:
- Johnny’s Dock
- Tinkertopia
- Buzzerd's Barbershop
The Popham Award recognizes advocates in our community who go above and beyond to build the downtown community. They volunteer their time, energy, and commit wholeheartedly to more meetings, projects, and events than anyone thought possible.
Nominees:
- Teresa Maxwell, Communities in Schools of Tacoma
- Sadie Marlow, BD Local
- David Fischer, Tacoma Arts Live
LIST OF PAST AWARD RECIPIENTS
Ghilarducci Award:
2018 - Alma Mater Tacoma
2017 - TItus Will/RheinHaus
2016 - Old Spaghetti Factory
2015 - University Y Student Center (UW Tacoma)
2014 - Foss Waterway Seaport's Rehabilitation
2013 - Murray Morgan Bridge Rehabilitation
2012 - LeMay - America's Car Museum
2011 - The Joy Building
2010 - Pacific Plaza
2009 - Hotel Murano
2008 - The Sirius Group
2007 - Prium Companies
2006 - Avanti Spa
2005 - Tacoma Art Museum
2004 - Thea's Landing
Popham Award:
2018 - Dr. Ali Modarres
2017 - Melanie Dressel
2016 - Marguerite Giguere
2015 - Dr. Debra Friedman
2014 - Justin Mayfield, Downtown Block Party
2013 - Sue Schaeffer, Tacoma Waterfront Association
2012 - Tim Waer
2011 - Tammy Blount
2010 - Derek Young
2009 - Benjii Bittle
2008 - Layne Alfanso
2007 - Lisa Fruichiante
2006 - Patricia Lecy-Davis
2005 - Marty Campbell
2004 - Sondra Purcell
Schoenfeld Award:
2018- 7 Seas Brewing
2017- Stocklist
2016 - Elemental Pizza
2015 - The Olive Branch Cafe
2014 - Tinkertopia
2013 - Dorky's Bar Arcade
2012 - The Swiss
2011 - Harmon Hub
2010 - Doyle's Public House
2010 - Dragonfly
2009 - hello, cupcake
2008 - Grassis Flowers and Gifts
2007 - LeRoy Jewelers and The Art Stop
2006 - urbanXchange
2005 - Aroma Coffee
2004 - heel! Shoes
Union Station Award:
2018 - InfoBlox
2017 - Amy McBride
2016 - Su Dowie
2015 - SiteCrafting
2014 - Children's Museum of Tacoma
2013 - Tacoma Runners
2012 - First Night Tacoma-Pierce County
2011 - Theater District Association
2010 - Stan Selden
2010 - Tacoma Farmer's Market
2009 - Gintz Group
2008 - Eric Cederstrand
2007 - Jim Merritt
2006 - Grand Cinema
2005 - Jon Tartaglia
2004 - University of Washington Tacoma
Public Places Award
2018 - Hilltop Street Fair
2017- Brew Five Three
2016 - Beautiful Angle
2015 - Downtown Farmers Market
2014 - Downtown On the Go's Walk Tacoma
2013 - Frost Park Chalk Off
2012 - Wright Park Sprayground & Playground
2011 - Spaceworks Tacoma
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