VDA reveals “Game Changer” nominees

Vancouver’s Downtown Association has revealed the nominees for its annual Game Changer Awards. The awards will be given out during a breakfast on February 12 at 7:45 a.m. at the Hilton Vancouver Washington.

Nominees in their respective categories are:

Game Changer Downtown Visionary Award:

  • Developer David Copenhaver
  • Vancouver Housing Authority
  • Developer Ryan Hurley
  • City of Vancouver Events Manager Stacey Donovan

Game Changer Outstanding Façade Improvement:

  • Ryan Hurley, Sparks Building project
  • Downtown Property Owner, Evergreen and Main project

Game Changer Cash Register Ringer Event:

  • Sip and Stroll
  • DrinkThis!
  • Six to Sunset Concert Series
  • Vancouver Farmers Market

Game Changer Golden Broom Award (best kept storefront):

  • Pacific Continental Bank
  • Divine Consign
  • Sweet Spot Skirts
  • Tommy O’s
  • Brewed 360

Game Changer Award for Peoples’ Choice Favorite Event:

  • Couve Couture
  • Vancouver USA Marathon
  • Vancouver Wine and Jazz Festival
  • Vancouver Summer Brewfest
  • Craft Winefest of Vancouver USA
  • Recycled Arts Festival
  • Girlfriends Half Marathon
  • Cruisin’ the Gut
  • Hoops on the River

Game Changer Favorite New Business:

  • Mackensie’s Treasures
  • Luxe
  • The Grocery Cocktail and Social
  • 9 Street Vintage

Additionally, VDA will award two other awards: the VDA Game Changer Carl Dobbs Award (outstanding VDA volunteer) and the VDA Game Changer Albina Fuel Award (outstanding corporate partner).

To register for the event, visit www.vdausa.org.