Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber’s New Tacoma Awards Honor Downtown Contributions

Recipients Recognized at Chamber Luncheon Friday

TACOMA, Wash. – Businesses, organizations and individuals who make outstanding contributions to downtown Tacoma were recognized with the annual New Tacoma Awards at the Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber’s monthly Luncheon held Friday, July 11, at the Pacific Grill Events Center, 1530 Pacific Avenue, Tacoma, Wash., 98402. 

The Chamber, in coordination with sponsors Tacoma Power’s Click! Network, Tags Awards & Specialties and Blitz & Co., honored nominees and recipients at the luncheon.

The 2014 New Tacoma Awards recipients are:

• Foss Waterway Seaport’s Rehabilitation received the Ghilarducci Award that recognizes successful new development, renovation or beautification.
• Justin Mayfield of Downtown Block Party received the Popham Award that recognizes the individual who has done the most to build community spirit.
• Downtown On the Go’s Walk Tacoma received the Public Places Award that recognizes the best activation of a public park, open space or area within the public right-of-way
• Tinkertopia received the Schoenfeld Award that recognizes exemplary performance and pizzazz as a retailer.
• Children’s Museum of Tacoma received the Union Station Award that recognizes leading organizations, companies or individuals that have built or sustained momentum for revitalization.

The next Chamber Luncheon is scheduled for Friday, August 8, 2014.