MEDIA ALERT
 
WHAT:
The Chamber Luncheon: New Tacoma Awards, presented by the Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber, recognizes businesses, organizations, and individuals who make outstanding contributions to the revitalization of downtown Tacoma for the following awards and nominees:
 
Ghilarducci Award: Recognizing new development, renovation, or beautification

• McMenamins Elks Temple
• Tacoma Baking Company
• Union Club

 
Popham Award: Honoring the individual that has done the most to build community spirit

• David Fischer, Tacoma Arts Live
• Sadie Marlowe, BD Local
• Teresa Maxwell, Communities in School of Tacoma

 
Public Places Award: Recognizing the best activation of a public park, open space, or area in the public right-of-way

• Fireman’s Park, City of Tacoma
• Prairie Line Trail, BCRA
• Tacoma Arts Live

 
Schoenfeld Award: Highlighting exemplary performance of pizzazz as a retailer or restaurateur

• Buzzerds Barbershop
• Johnny’s Dock
• Tinkertopia

 
Union Station Award: Celebrating a leading organization, company, or individual that has built or sustained momentum for revitalization

• Kōz Development
• Travel Tacoma
• VSG Marketing

 
WHEN:
Friday, July 12, 2019
11:30 AM to 1:00 PM
 
WHERE:
Pacific Grill Events Center
1530 Pacific Ave.
Tacoma, WA 98402