Finalists Announced For Oklahoma Main Street Center Awards

Several eastern Oklahoma communities are finalists in Oklahoma Main Street Center awards to be announced in May.

One community, Bartlesville in Washington County is up for the Community of the Year award.

"These awards highlight and represent the best from the businesses, communities and programs throughout Oklahoma," said Linda Barnett, Oklahoma Main Street Center director. "These award entries, sent in by the local Main Street Programs, showcase the enthusiasm, creativity and responsibility toward increasing revenue and creating jobs for their local downtown business districts."

The award finalists in eastern Oklahoma are:

ORGANIZATION:

Best Community Education/Public Awareness
Poteau – Walking Tour

Best Creative Fundraising Effort
Bartlesville – Historic Ghost Walk
Collinsville – "Chew Dunnit" on Main Street

PROMOTION:

Premier Special Event
Collinsville – Hogs ‘n' Hot Rods

Best Retail Event
Claremore – Downtown Claremore Cash Mob SLOBS

Creative New Event
Collinsville – "Chew Dunnit" on Main Street

Outstanding Web Presence
Bartlesville – What's Up Downtown E-Newsletter
Collinsville – www.collinsvilledowntowninc.com

ECONOMIC RESTRUCTURING:

Best Business Practices
Collinsville -- Reach Clothing LLC

Best New Business Downtown
Okmulgee – Ike's Downtown Pub & Eatery

Downtown Business of the Year
Okmulgee – The Dowry

DESIGN:

Best Public Improvement Project
Claremore – Public Art Mural
Miami – Miami Gateway Sign

Best Interior Design Project
Bartlesville – Andrea Mann Photography
Sapulpa – Creek County Court House

Best Window Display
Bartlesville – Andrea Mann Photography

Best Building/Business Signage
Okmulgee – Allergy Oklahoma