Downtown Rock Springs

2021 Downtown First Awards


Raising the Bar

The Downtown First Awards recognize businesses, organizations, and individuals who put downtown first through their commitments of time, advocacy and resources.

The community is invited to nominate businesses, organizations, and individuals deserving of recognition. An independent selection committee reviews nominations and selects winners in each award category (Rock Springs Main Street/URA board members are not eligible for awards).

Awards were presented at a virtual ceremony on February 17, 2021

Nominated businesses, merchants or organizations must be located in the Downtown Rock Springs focus area and nominated individuals must live, work or volunteer in the focus area.

2021 winners:

  • Outstanding Downtown Business:
    Pla Mor Lanes (327 C Street)

    This award is presented to a business located within the Downtown Rock Springs focus area.

  • Spirit of Downtown Award:
    Rocky Mountain Power

    This award is presented to a business, organization or individual who exemplifies Downtown in their actions.

  • Outstanding New Business/Merchant (opened in 2020):
    Huckers (642 Pilot Butte Ave)

    This award is presented to a business or merchant located within the Downtown Rock Springs focus area that has opened or relocated to the district in 2020.

  • Better Rock Springs Beautification Award:
    The Stellar Cellar (440 5th Street) 

    This award is presented to a business or property owner within the Downtown Rock Springs focus area that has made improvements to his/her property or who has otherwise contributed to the beautification of Downtown Rock Springs

  • Outstanding Individual (within a Company or Organization)
    Debora Soule (Community Fine Arts Center)

    This award is presented to an individual who, as a representative of his/her company or organization, serves to enhance the downtown experience.

  • Outstanding Volunteer:
    Francine Parks

    This award is presented to an individual or group whose volunteerism within the Downtown Rock Springs focus area enhances the downtown experience

  • The Rock Springs Main Street/URA board also added one additional special award this year –
    Award of Appreciation
    presented to administrative assistant
    Terri Nations