2024 Downtown NOLA Awards

The 2024 Downtown NOLA Awards recognize the exceptional accomplishments of the neighborhood property owners, businesses, residents, workers, and organizations that inspire and epitomize the heart of the Crescent City.

Congratulations to the 2024 Honorees!

AxoSim’s Lowry Curley

Dream House Lounge Owner, Dr. David Wallace

Ferrara Showman Gallery Partner, Matthew Showman

The Helis Foundation John Scott Center

The NOW Massage

Ruby Slipper Cafe, Canal Street Location

YLC’s Wednesday at the Square

Ana Esparza

Public Safety Officer of the Year

Devante Lee

Public Safety Ranger of the Year

Walter Abney

Clean Team Ambassador of the Year

Arthur Roger Gallery Owner, Arthur Roger

Chair’s Award

Learn More About the Honorees

Celebration and Recognition of Honorees

Join the DDD the evening of Thursday, September 26th as we celebrate the best of Downtown New Orleans. The event will be at Generations Hall with a cocktail reception beginning at 5:30 PM and awards at 6:30 PM, followed by music, fun, and dancing.

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Thank You to Our Event Sponsors

There are three set levels of sponsorship for the 2024 Downtown NOLA Awards (Presenting Sponsor for $5,000, Guest Gift Sponsor for $2,500, and Beverage Sponsor for $1,500); however, DDD is also happy to build a specialized sponsorship package that works for you.

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Honoree Criteria

Raising the Bar

Establishing a high standard of excellence

Innovation

A novel and creative approach

Place-making

Working with, enhancing or expanding the existing design and other assets of Downtown

Collaboration

Promotes collaboration within and/or between public and private partners

Branding

Integrates and amplifies the Downtown NOLA brand

Scoring Process

The DDD’s Downtown NOLA Awards Committee consists of a variety of Downtown leaders and DDD staff members. The Committee will review the nominations based on the evaluation criteria to determine the top honorees.