Main Street West Branch Awards
Main Street West Branch is proud to recognize the businesses and individuals who help make our downtown vibrant, welcoming, and successful. The following outlines the award categories, criteria, and selection processes to ensure transparency, fairness, and alignment with our mission.
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Evening of Honors
Friday, February 27, 2026
WBHS Performing Arts Center
VOLUNTEER AWARDS
2025 Awardee: Jim Hoffman
2024 Awardee: Faye Goodspeed
2025 Awardee: Macy Krall
2024 Awardee: Manda Frauenholz
2025 Awardee: Steven Grace
2024 Awardee: Nicki Brick
Rookie of the Year Award
Volunteer of the Year Award
Legacy of Leadership Award
Recognizes an emerging volunteer leader who has recently become actively involved and shown exceptional promise.
Recognizes an individual who has made significant contributions to the success and vitality of Main Street West Branch projects and events.
Honors a long-time volunteer whose sustained dedication has left an enduring impact on MSWB and the community.
BUSINESS AWARDS
Creative Catalyst Award
Recognizes a downtown business demonstrating exceptional creativity and effectiveness in marketing.
Winners
2025 - 223 Vintage Co.
2024 - White Pumpkin Studio
Community Spirit Award
Recognizes a business that goes above and beyond to promote downtown events and foster community pride.
Winners
2025 - Branch Out Nutrition
2025 - The Honey Den
Best Employer Award
Recognizes a downtown business that demonstrates exceptional commitment to its employees.
Winners
2025 - The Groom Station
2024 - The Serving Cafe
Main Street West Branch reserves the right to withhold awards in any category if nominations do not sufficiently meet established criteria in a given year.