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<DIV>Oregon Main Street, administered by the State Historic Preservation Office (Oregon Parks and Recreation Department), is now accepting nominations for the 2012 Excellence in Downtown Revitalization Awards. All communities participating in the Oregon Main Street Network (Performing Main Street, Transforming Downtown, Exploring Downtown, and Affiliate) may submit nominations. Awards will be presented during a special ceremony at the Oregon Main Street Conference, October 3-5, in Corvallis.</DIV>
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<DIV>To be eligible, all projects, activities, or events submitted for recognition must be <STRONG>completed</STRONG> between July 1, 2011 and June 30, 2012. Nominations are due by 3 pm July 30, 2012 to:</DIV>
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<DIV>Sheri Stuart</DIV>
<DIV>Oregon Main Street</DIV>
<DIV>725 Summer St. NE, Ste. C</DIV>
<DIV>Salem, OR 97301</DIV>
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<DIV>To be considered for an award, please complete the attached nomination form. Only complete applications will be considered. Additional information is in the attached RFP. </DIV>
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<DIV>Award categories open to all levels of Oregon Main Street include:</DIV>
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<DIV>Outstanding Partnership</DIV>
<DIV>Outstanding Facade or Building Rehab Project</DIV>
<DIV>Outstanding Design Project</DIV>
<DIV>Best Public Improvement</DIV>
<DIV>Sustainability/Green Award</DIV>
<DIV>Business Success Story</DIV>
<DIV>Best Business Retention/Recruitment Program</DIV>
<DIV>Outstanding Organizational Project</DIV>
<DIV>Innovation Award</DIV>
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<DIV>Award categories open to Performing Main Street and Transforming Downtown levels only:</DIV>
<DIV>Main Street Manager of the Year</DIV>
<DIV>Volunteer of the Year</DIV>
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<DIV>Please contact Sheri Stuart, 503.986.0679, for additional information.</DIV>
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<DIV>Sheri Stuart, Coordinator</DIV>
<DIV>Oregon Main Street</DIV>
<DIV>725 Summer St., Suite C</DIV>
<DIV>Salem, OR 97301</DIV>
<DIV>503.986.0679</DIV>
<DIV><A href="http://www.oregonheritage.org/">www.oregonheritage.org</A></DIV>
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