DOWNTOWN
Awards
About
The Downtown Spokane Partnership is charged with visioning the downtown of tomorrow. Through this mission the board of the DSP annually acknowledges the contributions of community leaders and organizations who have invested time, resources and energy into the vitality of downtown.
Nominations are currently open through May 15. Submit your nomination(s) by using the button provided below.
Legacy Award
The Legacy Award is awarded to a company, organization, or individual who has left a mark on our city by creating positive and sustainable transformation in downtown over a long period of time. Recipients represent visionary and creative problem-solving solutions accomplished through grassroots efforts, strong partnerships and innovation. Recipients exemplify exceptional contribution to the business, civic, or human vitality of Downtown Spokane, often becoming the catalyst for other development in the community
Previous Legacy award recipients
2015 Tom Barbieri, Larry Soehren,
Stacey Cowles
2016 Betsy Cowles
2017 Dave Clack
2018 Kevin Twohig
2019 Don Kardong
2020 David Condon and Gavin Cooley
2022 Tom Simpson
2023 Washington Trust Bank
2024 Nordstrom Spokane
2025 Spokane Hoopfest
Impact Award
The Impact Award is awarded to a company, organization, or individual who has made an impact on the downtown core within the last four years. Recipients are renegades and risk takers, often finding potential in an underutilized property, or lending credibility to outrageous ideas. Recipients look at the community as a whole, bringing together partners to revolutionize the way business is done and serve as a role model for others in the business community.
Previous Impact award recipients
2016 Jerry Dicker, developer, GVD, Ruby Hospitality
2017 Catholic Charities of Spokane
2018 Luke Baumgarten and Ginger Ewing, founders, Terrain
2019 Walt and Karen Worthy, developers, Davenport Collection
2020 Pete and Anne Mounsey, developers, The Wonder Building
2022 Jim Frank, developer, Kendall Yards
2023 Spokane Sports and Spokane Public Facilities District, The Podium
2024 The Warren