Event Categories
Arts & Culture
Sponsored by United Arts of Central Florida
Arts and culture can include visual, music, dance, film, theatre, or written mediums, but also embraces culinary arts, parades, festivals, community events, design, and much more.
Commercial Development
Recognizes a commercial, residential, or mixed-use project possessing impressive design qualities and high-quality human impact.
Community
Acknowledges a person, project, initiative that has made tremendous contributions to our shared community and has had a substantial impact on downtown Orlando.
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
Sponsored by JP Morgan Chase & Co.
This category honors the removal of barriers and improving the impact of public facing policy through initiatives and leading action by demonstrating excellence in the delivery of services to all citizens.
Entertainment & Special Events
Saluting the success of entertainment and special events that have a significant economic and cultural impact in downtown Orlando.
Hospitality & Dining
Awarded to a restaurant, bar, club, or lodging facility that has brought a new and exciting experience to downtown Orlando or significantly enhanced guest experiences at an existing space.
Innovation & Technology
This award recognizes the significant advancement and/or leadership in catalyzing innovation and technology in downtown Orlando.
Public Works & Placemaking
Recognizes exemplary public spaces, infrastructure, or solutions that substantively advance urban vitality, quality of life, and commerce in downtown Orlando.
Redesign & Renovation
This award acknowledges substantial redesign and renovation of an existing space through high quality design.
Sporting Events
Awarded to sporting events outside of a regular professional season that have have had a substantial economic impact and have enriched and enlivened the downtown Orlando experience.
Sustainability & Resiliency
This category celebrates the excellence of downtown Orlando’s ability to persevere and adapt to changes by promoting sustainable acquisition and resilient practices.
Game Changer
Sponsored by CareerSource Central Florida
This award is a wildcard that has no predefined criteria and is in recognition and appreciation for a job well done in downtown Orlando.