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Recognition & Awards

Downtown Tiffin celebrates the people, places, and projects that make our historic district a great place to live, work, and visit. The awards below recognize leadership, reinvestment, entrepreneurship, and long-term commitment to the heart of Tiffin.

Lifetime Achievement Award

2023 Recipient: Mitch Felton

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

Downtown Entrepreneurial Award

2024 Recipient: Spoke Life Cycles

Recognizes a person or organization that launched an innovative business in the downtown that benefits the community.

Downtown Development Award

2024 Recipient: Big Mike’s

Celebrates a renovation or redevelopment that improves the fabric of the district and contributes to downtown vitality.

Business Legacy Award

2024 Recipient: MST Pub & Grub – Chris Chase

Applauds a long-standing downtown business that continues to serve the community and remains a local staple.

Anne Gase Downtown Achievement Award

2024 Recipients: Chris & Judy Hafley

Honors an outstanding volunteer or volunteers for exceptional time, commitment, and dedication to Downtown Tiffin.

Main Street Director’s Award

2024 Recipient: Destination Seneca County

A discretionary award from the Main Street Manager to a person or organization that made downtown more vibrant and engaging.

Golden Broom Award

2024 Recipient: Wild Bunch Wellness Bar

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.

Main Street Tiffin Hall of Fame

2023 Inductee: Amy Reinhart, Previous Main Street Manager

Reserved for special occasions to honor individuals whose extraordinary leadership shaped Downtown Tiffin.