Downtown Excellence Awards Nomination Form

Use this form to make nominations for the 2023 Downtown Excellence Awards! These awards are intended for businesses and individuals who have exemplified extraordinary efforts in workforce development, community engagement, and economic impact. Please nominate only one business or individual for each category. You do not have to submit a nomination for each category.

Emerging Business - Awarded to a business that has been in business no more than 3 years and has made outstanding contributions to the local community. Please provide a brief description for why you have nominated this business.

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Community Engagement – Awarded to a business that demonstrates a significant range of engagement activities, within a single project or throughout the city. Please provide a brief description for why you have nominated this business.

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Downtown Investment – Awarded to a business that made a positive impact in the downtown by investing in their property and/or business. The business makes a positive impact on living, working, and playing in Dahlonega. Please provide a brief description for why you have nominated this business.

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Downtown Hero - Awarded to a downtown volunteer that has gone above and beyond in their efforts to support the central business district and the community. Please provide a brief description for why you have nominated this individual.

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Business of the Year – Awarded to a business that demonstrates outstanding growth and achievements in the last year. Please provide a brief description for why you have nominated this business.

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