Downtown Rock Springs

2025 Downtown First Awards


Celebrating Downtown Brilliance

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 will be presented at our annual 10th annual Downtown First Awards Presentation - Wedneday, May 7 at Bunning Hall at 5:30 p.m.

(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.)

The Rock Springs Main Street/Urban Renewal Agency (URA) is thrilled to announce the 10th anniversary of the Downtown First Awards!

For the past decade, the Downtown First Awards have recognized businesses, organizations, and individuals who put Downtown first through their dedication, advocacy, and contributions. In honor of this milestone, we invite the community to submit nominations for those who have made a significant impact on Downtown Rock Springs. An independent selection committee will review nominations and select winners in each award category.  Winners will be announced and the awards will be presented at the annual Downtown First Awards Ceremony and Volunteer Recognition Event on May 7, 2025.

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.

Categories include:

  • Outstanding Downtown Business - This award is presented to a business located within the Downtown Rock Springs focus area.
  • Spirit of Downtown Award - This award is presented to a business, organization, or individual who exemplifies Downtown in their actions.
  • Outstanding New Business/Merchant (opened in 2024) -  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 2024.
  • Better Rock Springs Beautification Award - This award is presented to a business or property owner within the Downtown Rock Springs focus area who 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) - 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 - This award is presented to an individual or group whose volunteerism within the Downtown Rock Springs focus area enhances the downtown experience

Nomination forms can be found here or in person at the Rock Springs Main Street/URA office, 603 S Main Street. The Rock Springs Main Street/URA can be reached at 307-352-1434.

Nomination forms are due by April 23, 2025.

Submit Your Nominations Here