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Momentum Awards

Celebrating some of the people, programs and projects that made visiting Downtown in 2011 a remarkable urban experience


Tommy Wells, Ward 6 Council member
Downtown Person of the Year: An individual that has made a positive and significant contribution to a program or project in the Downtown; or that has applied personal or political commitment to assist in revitalizing the area. 
Advocates for a livable and walkable city and champions the next generation of public transit, building on alternative transit options.
 

America Eats
Brian Zaslavsky, General Manager, America Eats
Paul Yeck, Head Chef, America Eats
Thora Colot, Executive Director,
Foundation for the National Archives
 
Downtown Experience: An event, entity or idea that involved people in or exposed them to a positive Downtown experience, thus enhancing their enjoyment while visiting the area. 
A unique dining destination celebrating the nation’s cooking history and complementing the National Archives’ What’s Cooking, Uncle Sam? The Government’s Effect on the American Diet exhibit.
 

Woodies Building
Douglas Jemal, Founder and President,
Douglas Development
Downtown Detail: A small-scale improvement that has had a major impact in the Downtown. This may include flowerbeds, window displays, awnings, etc.
Added brilliant strokes of color to the façade of this prominent city landmark on G Street, now home to Forever 21, bringing a chic flair to the streetscape and Downtown retail corridor
 

National Capital Bikeshare
Terry Bellamy, Director, DDOT
Dennis Leach, Deputy Director,
Arlington County Transportation
Eric Gilliland, General Manager,
Alta Bicycle Share
Partnership or Program: An organization or company that has made a unique, positive contribution to a program or project in the Downtown; or that has been responsible for a project or program that has complemented the work of the DC government and the BID.  
Worked to develop CapitalBikeshare, the popular bike-sharing system, which is an inexpensive, eco-friendly and reliable transportation option for residents, visitors and workers.
 

Downtown Public Recycling Program
Bill Howland, Director,
District Department of Public Works
Jeremy Cage, Senior Vice President,
PepsiCo Dream Machine Initiative
Public Sector Person, Project or Program: A person or organization that has made a positive and significant contribution to a program or project in the Downtown; or that has applied personal or political commitment to assist in revitalizing the area.
Joined with the BID to place 363 recycling bins in Downtown, offering a convenient and rewarding recycling option for people on the go and further advancing the BID’s sustainability efforts.
 

LivingSocial
Alan Clifford, Head of Operations and Facilities
 
Private Sector Person, Project or Program: A person or organization that has made a positive and significant contribution to a program or project in the Downtown; or that has applied personal, financial or corporate commitment to assist in revitalizing the area.  
Created 600 jobs in less than two years, contributing to the economic, cultural and social well-being of Downtown. With nearly 1,000 employees, the company leases space at six Downtown locations, including Gallery Place and the Verizon Center.
 

733 10th Street
Robert Ward, Executive Vice President - Regional Manager, Skanska
Rev. Dr. Fowler, Transition Minister,
First Congregational United Church of Christ,
 

Landmark Development Project: An iconic building, attraction or activity that serves as a magnet to attract people Downtown by improving the physical environment or by  enhancing the economic, cultural or social well-being of the area.  

This $85 million, mixed-use project is a Class A LEED-certified building that includes a church, office and retail space; its presence adds life and vitality to the corner of 10th and G streets.
 

Jo-Ann Neuhaus

DowntownDC BID VISion Award recognizes an individual in Downtown who contributes significantly to community building, social interaction and creating a more vibrant Downtown environment for residents, workers and visitors.
A tireless advocate for the Penn Quarter community for more than 20 years. She is the first and only executive director of the Penn Quarter Neighborhood Association, and has worked collaboratively with many businesses and organizations, including the DowntownDC BID, to develop a balance between the wishes of Downtown residents, business owners, workers, tourists and cultural and entertainment organizations.
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