Previous Award Winners

This archive recognizes the people, places, and projects that have shaped Downtown Tiffin.

Heritage Ohio Awards

Heritage Ohio’s statewide awards program recognizes outstanding projects and individuals contributing to historic preservation and downtown revitalization across Ohio. The following honors are connected to Downtown Tiffin:

2025: Volunteer of the Year – Vickie Wilkins
2024: Spirit of Main Street — Reineke–Reinbolt Families
2023: Best Ohio Main Street Committee Project (Honorable Mention) – Kris Kringle Markt
2022: Spirit of Main Street — Mary Lewis
2022: Best Commercial Rehabilitation (Small Project) — 92 S. Washington St.
2022: Best Residential Rehabilitation — 149 Frost Pkwy & 24–25 Adams St.
2022: Historic Farmstead of the Year — Arlington Acres
2021: Main Street Business of the Year — The Renaissance of Tiffin & Barrel 51
2019: Best Historic Theater — The Ritz Theatre
2018: Best Public/Private Partnership — Tiffin Façade Enhancement Program
2018: Main Street Director of the Year — Amy Reinhart
2018: Young Preservation Leaders of the Year — Suzie Reineke & Weston Reinbolt
2017: Best Main Street Committee Project or Event — Around the Town

Lifetime Achievement Award

Honors a community member whose long-time, selfless service has made a lasting impact on Downtown Tiffin.

2025: Andrew and Cindy Kalnow
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.

2025: The Turntable
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.

2025: JVC Properties/Wild Bunch Wellness Bar
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.

2025: Ralph’s Joy of Living
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.

2025: City of Tiffin
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.

2025: Reclaim It
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