North Dakota’s Main Street initiative is a shared vision of healthy, vibrant communities that through fiscally responsible planning, attract the talent needed to support our growing economy. The Main Street Awards honor communities who show excellence in these principles by actively working to differentiate and enhance the quality of life for their residents, present and future. These awards are an opportunity for communities to showcase their unique efforts and attributes, and call attention to the tangible benefits an engaged community can create.
The Main Street Awards are a collaborative effort of the Office of Governor Doug Burgum and North Dakota Department of Commerce. The 2022 Main Street awards will be presented during the annual Main Street Summit on October 24-26th at the Bismarck Event Center.
These awards are an opportunity for communities to showcase their unique efforts and call attention to the tangible benefits an engaged community can create. Projects submitted for consideration should take place in the time frame of July 2020-August 2022.
2021 Award Winners:
Healthy, Vibrant Community Award
- Milnor: Health, Happy Community
21st Century Workforce Award
- Devils Lake: 20x20 Workforce Recruitment & Retention Program
- Grand Forks: Greater Grand Forks Relocation Guide & What's Cooler Today Blog
Main Street Excellence Award
- Bottineau: Downtown, Beautification, Infrastructure, Vibrancy, Workforce Attraction
- Bowman County: Main Street Garden, Mainspace, Festival of Lights
Smart, Efficient Infrastructure Award
- Hettinger: The Rural Collective
ND Legendary Heritage Award
- Lisbon: Sandager Park Pavilion
2020 Award Winners:
21st Century Workforce Award
- Makewell Skills Camp
- Rugby Student Loan Repayment Program
Arts and Culture Award
- Willison Electric Boxes
- New Rockford Summer Street Market
Innovations in Community Resiliency Award
- Cavalier Stimulus
Legendary Heritage Award
- Maddock Opera House
Main Street Excellence Award
- Devils Lake (Urban)
- Forman (Rural)
Smart, Efficient Infrastructure Award
- Milnor Grocery Store
2019 Award Winners:
Arts and Culture Award - Jamestown
Differentiator Award: Fargo
Future Leaders Empowerment Award: Beach
Legendary Heritage Award: Mandan
Legendary Young Leader – Sandra Larson from Sheyenne and Baleigh Ripplinger from McClusky
Livability for All Ages Award: BPRD and Main Street GF: Longest Table
Main Street Excellence Award: West Fargo and Milnor
Revitalizer Award: Cavalier
Vibrancy Award: Hettinger
2018 Award Winners:
Legendary Heritage Award: Fargo
Revitalizer Award: Belfield
Vibrancy Award: Watford City
Mobilizer Award: Jamestown
Differentiator Award: Binford
Future Leaders Empowerment Award: Rugby
Main Street Excellence Award: Grand Forks, Stanley, Garrison and Tuttle