2021 Main street awards finalists

The Oklahoma Main Street Center announced the finalists of the program’s annual statewide awards competition! Because of the wonderful people and businesses within our community, Enid has 13 top three nominations this year! Thank you to everyone who helped make this happen, we truly have an amazing Downtown District!

All finalists will be honored and the winners announced during the 32nd Annual Main Street Awards Banquet, September 20th in Oklahoma City.

​Premier Special Event Over 1,000 Attendees Enid –
Holidays on Ice in Downtown Enid

Best Façade Rehabilitation Over $10,000 - Settlers Brewing Co.

Premier Special Event Under 1,000 Attendees Enid –
Holiday Market at the Rink

Main Street Hero -
Thomas Rowe

Best New Business -
Enid Brewing Co. & Eatery

Best Business Practices -
Park Avenue Thrift Enid

​Best Placemaking Project -
Under Her Wing was the Universe

​Best Retail Event -
Comic Con Crazy Days

Best Visual Merchandising -
No. 5 Findings Store

Outstanding Image Promotion -
Downtown Promotional Banners AND
COVID Curbside Pickup Signs

Best Building/Business Branding -
Settlers Brewing Co.

Board Member of the Year -
Roxanna Costello

2020 In review

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Introducing Carl Cupid! ​Carl went around town spreading love during Partner Appreciation Month! Photo courtesy of: Muncy Photography

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May First Friday went Virtual. Businesses had featured videos during the day and Facebook Lives of live music .

Board members attended a board retreat with Dr. Kay Decker

Winner of the 2020 Holiday Window Display - Family Martial Arts

NEW Holiday Display on the Courthouse Lawn - "Holiday Market Stalls"

First Fridays still brought smiles under the masks!

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due to covid-19

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"Due to COVID-19" was the phrase of the year and made this a difficult time for our organization, businesses, our community, and the world. 
Despite a global pandemic Downtown Enid was able to keep going. 

First Fridays were very different this year.

Despite COVID-19 we still gave out our annual awards to partners.

Board Member Rebecca Griffith helps put up Veteran's Day Banners

Right before the nation closed down we hosted a volunteer social. A few days later we had a nation shutdown due to COVID-19.

New Promotional Banners designed by Kevin Friesen.

Under Her Wing was the Universe - Ribbon Cutting July 25th, 2020

Gaslight Theatre was the recipient of our 2020 Facade Renovation Grant

First year of Holidays on Ice