OKLAHOMA CITY -
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
City of Bartlesville.
