Annual Meeting

Our Annual Meeting is a celebration of the announcements, people, projects, and places that have contributed to Downtown’s growth, diversity and overall vibrancy. Thank you to Community Bank for being the 2024 presenting sponsor. 

Each year, at our Annual Meeting, we honor businesses, organizations and individuals who have contributed to Downtown's growth, diversity and vitality with the Downtown Awards of Excellence. National Grid presents the 2024 Downtown Awards of Excellence.

Award Categories:

• Urban Innovation Award
  Given for a successful and truly trail-blazing activity in a previously underdeveloped area or facet of Downtown Syracuse. This category recognizes new efforts, continued and expanded work, and/or a creative, unusual achievement.

• Perfect Partner Award
  Given for advocacy and commitment that positively impacts Downtown Syracuse.

• Heart of Downtown Award
  Given for efforts that positively affect how people feel about Downtown Syracuse. The Heart of Downtown Award recipient actively contributes to the growth, vitality and overall appeal of Downtown Syracuse.