National Main Street Awards
2009 GAMSA Winners
Broadway District - Green Bay, Wisconsin
This former fur trade capital was once sunk by 20th-century factory filth. The Broadway District is once again a thriving commercial district where people of all ages and backgrounds can live, work, shop, and play.
El Dorado, Arkansas
With dozens of specialty shops, a busy nightlife, and a live music venue that is the envy of the state, this oil-rich community offers a wealth of attractions for residents and vistors alike.
Federal Hill - Baltimore, Maryland
Once a thriving maritime and commercial center, Federal Hill's red brick architecture and unique shops have made it the "Hip Side of the Harbor."
Livermore, California
Downtown Livermore's local flavor, drawn from its many area farms, craftsmen, and vineyards, gives residents and tourists an abundance of reasons to visit this Wine Country hot spot.
Rehoboth Beach, Delaware
Rehoboth Beach's shops, festivals, and restaurants have transformed the "Nation's Summer Capital" into a year 'round beach town that is not only a popular getaway for vacationers but a real place to call home.
Great American Main Street Awards®
Each year the National Trust Main Street Center recognizes exceptional Main Street communities whose successes serve as a model for comprehensive commercial district revitalization. These award-winning communities demonstrate exemplary achievement in the process of strengthening their downtowns and commercial districts based on the following selection criteria:
- Active involvement of the public and private sectors;
- Broad-based community support for the revitalization effort;
- Quality of achievements over time;
- Innovative solutions to significant problems;
- Commitment to historic preservation;
- Evolving track record of successful commercial district revitalization;
- Comprehensive revitalization effort: activity in all four points of the Main Street Four Point Approach® to commercial district revitalization;
- Economic impact of the revitalization program; and
- Successful small business development.
Main Street Leadership Awards
The Main Street Leadership Awards identify and recognize key leaders, advocates, and champions in the commercial district revitalization movement. These individuals or groups show creative approaches to revitalization challenges; have made significant, lasting contributions in their communities; and have inspired actions to be duplicated in other communities.
