Each year, Downtown Development District honors Downtown changemakers and leaders at the Downtown NOLA Awards—an annual celebration of our neighborhood’s excellence, resiliency, and growth.
The recognized individuals, projects, businesses, and organizations are moving the needle towards a world-class Downtown through innovative thinking, creative reuse of space, new industry development, and continued refinement of the District’s signature strengths.
The distinguished Chair’s Award will be presented to Downtown leader Arthur Roger of Arthur Roger Gallery.
DDD is pleased to announce the 2024 Downtown NOLA Awards Honorees as the following:
- 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
DDD will also recognize three of its own employees as part of the 2024 festivities. Congratulations to Ana Esparza, Public Safety Officer of the Year; Devante Lee, Public Safety Ranger of the Year; and Walter Abney, Clean Team Ambassador of the Year.
We look forward to celebrating all honorees at our 2024 Downtown NOLA Awards event on Thursday, September 26th, 2024, at Generations Hall. Join the party by purchasing sponsorships or individual tickets using the link HERE.
Stay tuned to DDD’s newsletter and social media pages (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, X) for upcoming features on the 2024 honoree cohort and their incredible achievements in Downtown New Orleans.