Previous Award Winners
This archive recognizes the people, places, and projects that have shaped Downtown Tiffin.
Lifetime Achievement Award
Honors a community member whose long-time, selfless service has made a lasting impact on Downtown Tiffin.
- 2023: Mitch Felton
- 2022: Mike Pinkston
- 2016: Ken Davison
- 2016: Mary Lewis
Downtown Entrepreneurial Award
Recognizes a person or organization that launched an innovative business in the downtown that benefits the community.
- 2024: Spoke Life Cycles
- 2023: The Social Cigar
- 2022: Yours With Every Stitch
- 2021: JAM’s Monthly Market
- 2020: The Renaissance of Tiffin
- 2019: The Laird Arcade Brewery
- 2018: Washington Street Outfitters
- 2017: The Empire
Downtown Development Award
Celebrates a renovation or redevelopment that improves the fabric of the district and contributes to downtown vitality.
- 2024: Big Mike’s
- 2023: Financial Design Agency of Ohio
- 2022: Kit Tiell and Skylar Mettert
- 2021: Hempy Water
- 2020: Frost-Kalnow Amphitheater on the East Green
- 2019: Tiffin Capital Investments LLC Street
- 2018: The Renaissance of Tiffin
- 2017: Larry Breidenbach
- 2016: Carol Yager
Business Legacy Award
Applauds a long-standing downtown business that continues to serve the community and remains a local staple.
- 2024: MST Pub & Grub
- 2023: Heavenly Pizza
- 2022: Reino’s Pizza & Pasta
- 2021: Bear’s Den
- 2020: Clover Club Sports Tavern & Eatery
- 2019: Burns Electric
- 2018: Jolly’s Drive-In
- 2017: Tiffin Community Reinvestment Group
Anne Gase Downtown Achievement Award
Honors an outstanding volunteer or volunteers for exceptional time, commitment, and dedication to Downtown Tiffin.
- 2024: Chris & Judy Hafley
- 2023: Christy Wiser
- 2022: Ryan Poignon
- 2021: Tony Consolo
- 2020: Greg Dell
- 2019: Brian Bilger
- 2018: Brent Howard
- 2017: Susan Wilkinson
- 2016: Anne Gase
Main Street Director’s Award
A discretionary award from the Main Street Manager to a person or organization that made downtown more vibrant and engaging.
- 2024: Destination Seneca County
- 2023: Sharon Gosche
- 2021: Dale Depew
- 2020: Tiffin Tomorrow
Golden Broom Award
The Golden Broom Award is part of Downtown Tiffin’s Best Foot Forward program, launched in 2024 by the Design Committee to encourage storefront pride. Secret shoppers score businesses on cleanliness, presentation, and curb appeal. The top business receives the traveling Golden Broom trophy, recognizing their commitment to keeping downtown inviting and vibrant.
- 2024: Wild Bunch Wellness Bar
Main Street Tiffin Hall of Fame
Reserved for special occasions to honor individuals whose extraordinary leadership shaped Downtown Tiffin.
- 2023 Amy Reinhart, former Main Street Manager