The Downtown Evansville Economic Improvement District (EID) is launching an exciting new awards program, the DTEVVs, designed to celebrate the fantastic businesses and neighbors who are making a positive impact on the heart of our city.

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The DTEVVs will recognize outstanding achievements in the following four categories, and you can now nominate your favorites!

  • Good Neighbor Award: This award goes to a business or organization that has gone above and beyond in contributing to the growth and progress of Downtown Evansville. These recipients are the role models of the community, always fostering positive relationships with neighbors and participating in neighborhood initiatives.
  • Economic Impact Award: This award recognizes businesses that have made a significant impact on the economic vitality of Downtown Evansville. Whether through job creation, advocacy, or bringing people Downtown, these businesses are driving Evansville forward and enhancing the experience for everyone – from visitors to investors.

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In addition to these two awards, the Face of Downtown and Volunteer of the Year awards will be given to monthly Faces of Downtown recipients and volunteers who have helped at EID events throughout the year.

To be eligible, businesses must be located within the EID boundaries. Nominations are open until midnight on Monday, October 14, and it’s super easy to submit your nomination online at DowntownEvansville.com/dtevvs.

The DTEVVs were created to recognize and celebrate those who are making a positive impact in our Downtown neighborhood. We invite the community to join us in celebrating their contributions by nominating businesses who embody the EID’s mission to build a more active and inclusive Downtown Evansville. ~EID Executive Director, Adam Trinkle
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This initiative is proudly sponsored by Ascension St. Vincent Evansville, Edward Jones Financial Advisors, Gerling Law, and Heritage Federal Credit Union. Winners will be announced in November and will receive a commemorative plaque.

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Let’s come together to celebrate the businesses and people who are making a difference! Be sure to visit DowntownEvansville.com/dtevvs to submit your nomination today!

See How Downtown Evansville Has Changed Over the Years

I find looking back on the way things used to be fascinating. Don't get me wrong, I'm glad I'm living through the current time period. The conveniences of answering any question we have in seconds, or ordering practically anything we want or need and having it delivered to our doorstep is pretty sweet. But, there is something fun about seeing how things around us have evolved. As an Evansville native, and spending quite a bit of my time in downtown Evansville (that's where the station is located), I've always appreciated the older architecture of the buildings around the area. So, I dug into the Willard Library Archives to see how a few of those areas look now compared to then. Some have changed a little, others quite a bit, and a few don't even exist any more. Take a look.

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The Old Vanderburgh County Courthouse now houses multiple businesses and is the setting for weddings.

 
 

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