On Monday, August 25, neighbors, colleagues and local partners will gather for the Albany Downtown Association’s 9th Annual Excellence in Downtown Revitalization Awards.
Event attendees will enjoy a curated array of small plates catered by Loafers Station plus local wine and beer and sparkling water while we celebrate downtown businesses and individuals. The celebration is from 5 to 7 pm at The Venetian, 241 First Ave. W. The event will be held downstairs and is accessible.
As in previous years, ADA members were invited to nominate individuals and businesses in many categories. To be eligible, businesses and events must be located within the Downtown Main Street or Economic Improvement districts.
Here are the 2025 eligible nominees, listed alphabetically:
• Albany Visitors Association
• Albany Wine Walk (2025)
• Annual Flower Baskets
• Antiques in the Streets & Classic Car Show (2024)
• Emma’s Downtown
• Grazing Oregon
• Historic Carousel & Museum
• Jonuts
• Jordan Jewelers
• K Teriyaki
• La Belle Boutique
• Linn County Veterans Day Parade (2024)
• Loafers Station
• No Dinx
• Peach & Pear
• Pono Bowl Co.
• ‘Tango Moon’ Dancing Bunnies Sculpture
• 401 2nd Ave SW Building
• Sugarheroes Candy Bar
• Sybaris Bistro
• Urban Ag Supply
• Urban on 1st
Many of the ADA’s local winners move on to the 2025 Oregon Main Street Excellence in Downtown Revitalization Awards, which will be presented on Wednesday, October 8, during the Oregon Main Street Conference in Historic Downtown Albany.
This free event is open to our members, volunteers, downtown building owners and community partners. Space is limited. RSVP is requested by Monday, August 11. Visit tinyurl.com/2025ExcellenceAwards, email director@albanydowntown.com or call (541) 928-2469
