Tyler and Longview in Line for a State Wide Award

LONGVIEW – Two east Texas programs are in the running for a state-wide award. The Texas Downtown Association has announced Tyler and Longview are finalist for the TDA President’s Awards program. It’s for the Best Promotional Event in the over 50,000 population category. In the running is Tyler’s Toast to Downtown Tyler, a monthly happy hour showcasing local bars, restaurants, and coffee shops in the Downtown area. For Longview, it’s Downtown Live, a free concert series at Heritage Plaza. Winners will be announced on November 8 at the President’s Awards Gala held in conjunction with the 2017 Texas Downtown Conference in McKinney.

Other Award Nominees:
The Spirit of Downtown Award
McKinney – McKinney DASH
Mount Pleasant – Cinco de Mayo
Paris – 2016 Centennial Celebration
Quitman – Hard Hat Party on the Pad

Other potential Awards-over 50,000 population:
Best Commercial Interior
Tyler – Co.Work Tyler
Denton – Discover Denton Downtown Visitor Center
New Braunfels – The Downtown Social

Best Renovation/Rehabilitation
Tyler – ETX Brewing
Amarillo – Herring Bank
Carrollton – Monkey King Noodle Company

Best Public Improvement
Tyler – Innovation Pipeline
Midland – Traffic Box Art Contest
Plano – McCall Plaza