Downtown Denver Awards
Celebrate with Us!
Thursday, November 12, 2026
Downtown Denver doesn't stand still, nor has it been built on a single grand gesture.
It's been built by people who showed up, who believed in a block, a building, a business, or a bold idea.
For over six decades, the Downtown Denver Awards have been our moment to stop and say: this mattered. To recognize the developments that changed the skyline, the companies that planted their flag in our urban core, the public spaces that gave the city room to breathe, and the individuals who refused to let downtown be anything less than extraordinary.
In 2026, the Downtown Denver Awards are expanding to celebrate not just the projects we're proud of, but the individuals whose conviction and persistence are rewriting what's possible at the center of our city.
2026 Nomination Process
Nominations for the 2026 Downtown Denver Awards have closed and the jury selection process is underway. Nominated projects will be thoroughly evaluated by the jury before final selections are made.
The Partnership has reached out to everyone who has submitted a nomination, to gather additional information on the project, initiative or person. If they have not heard from us and have questions, please contact Sarah Fritzinger.
Nominations Now Open
We’re looking for the projects, businesses and people who represent the very best of our urban core. Those whose recent contributions reflect the values driving Denver's center city forward: investment and opportunity, connection and community, resilience and joy.
Nominations are now open to projects completed or milestones achieved in 2024 and 2025, as well as individuals whose impact reflects a sustained commitment to downtown's growth and future.
Nominations close April 13, 2026.
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