ENTERPRISE, Ala.(WDNews) – Main Street Enterprise had a standout performance at the annual Main Street Alabama conference held on August 15 in Monroeville, bringing home six Excellence Awards, a Main Street Hero Award, and a $5 million reinvestment award.
During the event, Main Street Alabama’s President and State Coordinator, Mary Helmer Wirth, along with Assistant State Coordinator, Trisha Black, acknowledged the remarkable efforts of various projects and individuals contributing to their communities. The Awards of Excellence celebrated the impactful work these honorees have done in their respective areas.
Main Street Enterprise was honored in several categories, including:
– Excellence in Placemaking for The Nook
– Excellence in Fundraising for the Mardi Gras on Main fundraiser
– Excellence in Volunteer Development for the Volunteer Award ceremony
– Excellence in Marketing for the Main Street Monday campaign
– Excellence in Public-Private Partnership for the collaboration between Hoobler Music Studio and the Young Main Street Committee
– Excellence in Promotion for the Whoville Celebration
“Our community is fortunate to have so many volunteers who pour their time and energy into our events, and we could not do this without them,” said Main Street Enterprise Executive Director Mariah Montgomery. “We are honored to be recognized by Main Street Alabama for the success of our programs here in Enterprise.”
Additionally, the local Main Street program presented a Main Street Hero award to Enterprise resident Jane Wardrobe. This award honors an individual, business, or organization that has made an outstanding contribution to the program.
“Jane Wardobe has made an extraordinary impact on the Main Street Enterprise program through her exceptional dedication and contributions,” Montgomery added. “Her work has led to improved volunteer coordination, enhanced promotional strategies, better-designed community events, and strengthened economic opportunities for local businesses.”
Capping off the recognitions, Main Street Enterprise received a $5 million Reinvestment Award for its ongoing investment in the district, which has been in place since the program’s inception at the end of 2019.
“The inspiring success stories shared at the event truly highlighted the essence of community spirit and collaboration,” Wirth stated. “It’s a testament to the effectiveness of Main Street’s Four-Point Approach in fostering economic development and preserving historic areas.”
Main Street Alabama, a non-profit organization with 33 designated programs and 29 network communities, continues its mission to bring jobs, dollars, and people back to Alabama’s historic communities.
