MARIETTA, OH — Yesterday Marietta Main Street held their annual Main Street Awards ceremony at the armory to celebrate local leaders, volunteers, property owners, and business owners. The idea was to recognize those who went above and beyond in serving and improving downtown Marietta. Those who strived to help the City of Marietta succeed as a whole.
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There were six categories and three nominees for each.
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Outstanding Collaboration Award
Pop-Up Collaborative Mural Series
Rachel Burnham of Rockstar Wellness LLC
Community Builder of the Year Award
Deana At Marietta of Visit Marietta Ohio
Heather Allender of Marietta Community Foundation
Larry Sloter of Busy Bee Restaurant
Volunteer of the Year - Individual
Don Kerns of Children's Toy and Doll Museum
Tim Bonnette of Thermo Fisher Scientific
Volunteer of the Year - Group
Children's Toy and Doll Museum
Office of Civic Engagement at Marietta College
Jesse Roush of the Southeastern Ohio Port Authority gave out the Building Improvement Award. This year it went to 740 Social. Roush applauded them for taking a historic building and reworking it into a multi-use, visually appealing modern space in downtown Marietta. He said this work to care for our historic assets sets our city up for success by ensuring future generations of Mariettans can enjoy our history.
Nate Shahan, Secretary for the Main Street Board of Directors, gave out the Outstanding Collaboration Award. This year it went to the Pop-up Mural Series. Shahan said last year dozens of artists came together to create a number of murals downtown. Since the murals have gone up, so has foot traffic and visibility in these areas.
Denyse Fordham, Main Street Board Member, gave out the award for Individual Volunteer of the Year. This year it went to Tim Bonette. Fordham said Bonette works with their Hometown Holiday Committee and is always there to help with holiday decorations. He helps fundraise and lend a hand in all Main Street Events.
Bobby Rosenstock, Main Street Board Member, gave out the award for Group Volunteer of the Year. This year it went to Main Street West. They are a grassroots neighborhood group that really came up in 2020. Rosenstock said they work to improve Harmar by addressing homelessness, blighted properties, and access to transportation.
Bret Allphin, Vice President of the Main Street Board of Directors, gave out the award for Community Builder of the Year. The award went to Deana Clark of the Marietta-Washington County CVB. She worked tirelessly during the pandemic to keep Marietta tourism on the right track. Allphin said she also led to Marietta Main Street getting a portion of the city's bed tax.
Tim Glover, former President of the Main Street Board of Directors, gave out the award for Overachiever of the Year. This year the award went to Marietta Mayor Josh Schlicher. Glover said that as soon as Schlicher got into office he got to work. He made it a priority to upgrade downtown and beautify it. He's also supported programs like Bike Marietta, the DORA, and holiday events.
Marietta Main Street was sure to issue a note of gratitude to Peoples Bank for sponsoring their Main Street Awards Ceremony.
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