Main Street Awards

Celebrating excellence across the Main Street America Network.

Leading by Example

Each year, Main Street America recognizes Main Street programs and leaders through its signature awards programs. Get inspired by exploring past winners below.

Great American Main Street Award
The Great American Main Street Award program recognizes communities exemplifying the use of the Main Street Approach to revitalize commercial districts.
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Mary Means Leadership Award
The Mary Means Leadership Award celebrates outstanding leaders and highlights the critical role that leadership plays in shaping the Main Street movement.
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Main Street Forward Awards

The Main Street Forward Awards program recognizes communities that have shown exemplary recovery and resilience efforts amid the multiple crises of 2020.
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Great American Main Street Award

Each organization’s story and work are unique, however the 2023 GAMSA winners all demonstrate excellence in creating welcoming downtowns through representative leadership, innovative programming, and inclusive economic development.

- Hannah WhiteInterim President & CEO, Main Street America

2023 GAMSA Winners

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Danville, Virginia

River District Association is recognized for creating a fertile environment for economic vitality through exceptionally strong collaborative leadership and partnerships.

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Florence, South Carolina

Downtown Florence Main Street develops innovative and forward-thinking approaches to creating community buy-in through representative leadership and inclusive programming.

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Metuchen, New Jersey

Metuchen Downtown Alliance is celebrated for excellence in creating a welcoming, walkable, and inclusive downtown through innovative and family-friendly programming.