Vancouver’s Downtown Association has revealed the nominees for its annual Game Changer Awards. The awards will be given out during a breakfast on February 12 at 7:45 a.m. at the Hilton Vancouver Washington.
Nominees in their respective categories are:
Game Changer Downtown Visionary Award:
- Developer David Copenhaver
- Vancouver Housing Authority
- Developer Ryan Hurley
- City of Vancouver Events Manager Stacey Donovan
Game Changer Outstanding Façade Improvement:
- Ryan Hurley, Sparks Building project
- Downtown Property Owner, Evergreen and Main project
Game Changer Cash Register Ringer Event:
- Sip and Stroll
- DrinkThis!
- Six to Sunset Concert Series
- Vancouver Farmers Market
Game Changer Golden Broom Award (best kept storefront):
- Pacific Continental Bank
- Divine Consign
- Sweet Spot Skirts
- Tommy O’s
- Brewed 360
Game Changer Award for Peoples’ Choice Favorite Event:
- Couve Couture
- Vancouver USA Marathon
- Vancouver Wine and Jazz Festival
- Vancouver Summer Brewfest
- Craft Winefest of Vancouver USA
- Recycled Arts Festival
- Girlfriends Half Marathon
- Cruisin’ the Gut
- Hoops on the River
Game Changer Favorite New Business:
- Mackensie’s Treasures
- Luxe
- The Grocery Cocktail and Social
- 9 Street Vintage
Additionally, VDA will award two other awards: the VDA Game Changer Carl Dobbs Award (outstanding VDA volunteer) and the VDA Game Changer Albina Fuel Award (outstanding corporate partner).
To register for the event, visit www.vdausa.org.