Annual Meeting & Awards of Excellence Presented by Republic Bank

The SOLD OUT Annual Meeting & Awards of Excellence Luncheon Presented by Republic Bank allows us to recognize the accomplishments that have transformed our downtown by making it stronger, more vibrant and prosperous. Each year, this event recognizes outstanding businesses and/or individuals that have made a lasting and positive impact on downtown.

Check out the wrap-up video from the event, and make plans now to attend in 2026!

Want to Sponsor or Nominate for the 2026 event?

Contact Laura Farnsworth at Laura@downtownlex.com.

Award Descriptions:

Landscape and Streetscape Award: Given to the business and/or property owners for outstanding effort in maintaining a visual pleasantness to downtown.

Winner: Hidden Horses

Leadership Achievement Award: Given to the business or organization which best exemplifies exceptional contribution to the business, civic, or human vitality of downtown Lexington.

Winner: DevelopLEX

Rose Lucas Perfect Partner Award: Given to a person or organization that contributes greatly to the downtown Lexington mission.

Winner: LM Communications

Outstanding Individual Award: Given to an individual who has contributed to the growth, vitality, and overall appeal of downtown Lexington, making it a better place to live, work, and visit.

Winner: Brian Sipe

Smiley Pete Award: Given to the organization, business, or individual that has a great impact on how people feel about downtown.  Named in honor of that longtime canine resident of Main and Lime, and created as the ultimate in compliments for those who help everyone enjoy being downtown.

Winner: Camden Skidmore

COMPLETE LIST OF PAST AWARD WINNERS