Urban Excellence Awards

The Urban Excellence Awards celebrates businesses, organizations, individuals, events and projects that have made significant contributions toward creating a unique, vibrant and diverse downtown environment – and have made a lasting, positive impact on Downtown Tampa. Each year an awards jury representing a cross-section of Downtown constituencies select award winners honoring the leadership, innovation, hard work, talent, and community spirit. Brought to you by the Tampa Downtown Partnership, this program embodies the culture of Tampa's Downtown.

2023 winners

Public Sector Project Award

"Litter Skimmer" Boat – City of Tampa Solid Waste Department

Private Sector Project Award

Tampa Museum of Art (TMA) Vinik Family Education Center

Downtown Collaboration Award

Tampa Union Station Baggage Building Renovations

Landmark Development Project Award

The Tampa EDITION

Downtown Experience Award

Tampa, Kansas to Tampa Bay - Visit Tampa Bay

Activating Spaces Award

The Holiday Promenade at Water Street

Marketplace Award

Supernatural Food and Wine

Arts & Culture Award

Tampa Fresh Foods by Lucy Sparrow / Vinik Family Foundation