Congratulations to the 2013 New Tacoma Awards Nominees

​Every year the Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber recognizes the work of individuals and organizations who make outstanding contributions to downtown Tacoma with the New Tacoma Awards.

This year’s nominees have been announced, and the winners will be named at a July 12 Chamber luncheon.

The 2013 New Tacoma Award Nominees are:

The Ghilarducci Award recognizing successful new development, renovation or beautification:

• Foss Waterway Sea Plane Floats
  
• Murray Morgan Bridge Rehabilitation

The Popham Award recognizing the individual that has done the most to build community spirit:

• Alex Hays, AB Hayes
  
• Benjii Bittle, Broadway Center for the Performing Arts
  
• Patricia Lecy-Davis, Embellish Salon
  
• Penny Dennewith, Lucky Penny Cafe
  
• Rusty George, Rusty George Creative
  
• Sue Schaeffer, Tacoma Waterfront Association
  

The Public Places Award recognizing the best activation of a public park, open space or right-of-way:

• Frost Park Chalk Off
  
• Spaceworks Tacoma
  
• Tacoma Urban Landscaping with Love Tacoma Lane
  

The Schoenfeld Award recognizing exemplary performance and pizazz as a retailer or restaurateur:

• Azarra Salon & Wine
  
• Creative Forces Gifts & Sundries
  
• Dorky’s Bar Arcade
  
• Print NW
  
• Savor Tacoma Creperie
  
• The Office Bar & Grill
  

The Union Station Award recognizing organizations, companies or individuals that have built or sustained momentum for revitalization:

• Downtown: On the Go! 
  
• Downtown Tacoma Business Improvement Area
  
• Hillside Development Council
  
• Tacoma Runners
  
• Tacoma South Sound Sports
  
• Venti Productions
  

Personally, we wouldn’t want to be in the judging room as they decide between Frost Park and Spaceworks. That’s a tough one ... Congratulations to all the nominees, and thank you for all you do for Tacoma.