NJ DOWNTOWN EXCELLENCE AWARDS

Each year Downtown New Jersey recognizes New Jersey’s best downtown projects, programs, and leaders. Winning submissions are considered models worthy of emulation, and are promoted on Downtown New Jersey’s website and are recognized at an awards ceremony at the NJ Downtown Conference.

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Now accepting nominations!

Tell us about your exemplary project, program, or leader. Award winners will be promoted on Downtown New Jersey’s website and recognized at an in-person luncheon ceremony at the NJ Downtown Conference on December 5, 2024 in Montclair.

The nomination deadline is October 31, 2024.

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2019 Downtown Excellence Awards

October 18, 2019: Downtown New Jersey celebrated initiatives that have made a major or sustained impact on downtown economic development in New Jersey at an awards ceremony during its annual Downtown Conference at the Westminster Arts Center in Bloomfield, NJ.

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2018 Downtown Excellence Awards

November 2, 2018: Downtown New Jersey (DNJ) celebrated initiatives that have made a major or sustained impact on downtown economic development in New Jersey at an awards ceremony during its annual Downtown Conference at New Jersey City University School of Business on the Jersey City waterfront.

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2017 Awards of Excellence Announced

October 12, 2017: Downtown New Jersey celebrated initiatives that have made a major or sustained impact on downtown economic development in New Jersey at an awards ceremony during its annual Downtown Conference at the South Orange Performing Arts Center.

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