Main Street Awards
Accolades selected by Dubuque Main Street.
Dan Lobianco
Lifetime Achievement Award.
Honors a community member whose long-term dedication has left a lasting impact on downtown Dubuque.
Main Street
Volunteer of The Year
Recognizes an individual whose time and energy have gone above and beyond in service to downtown.
Ruth & Russ Nash
Cultural Corridor Award
Celebrates a person or group enriching downtown through arts, culture, and creativity.
Public Nominated
These awards are an opportunity to shine a light on the incredible stories that fill our community with life each year.
Outstanding Developer: Adaptive Reuse
For a project that gives new life to an old building or space while respecting its character.
Outstanding Developer: Renovation
Recognizes high-quality improvements that strengthen the look and feel of downtown.
Outstanding Downtown Event
Honors an event that brings people together and adds vibrancy to the district.
Outstanding Business:
New Business
Celebrates a new business that has made a strong and positive first impression downtown.
Outstanding Business: Customer Service
Recognizes a business or individual that consistently goes the extra mile for their customers.
Farmers' Market
Vendor of the Year
Honors a vendor who exemplifies excellence, community spirit, and quality at the Dubuque Farmers’ Market.
Artist / Creative
of the Year
Honors a visual, performing, literary, or digital creative whose work this year elevated Downtown Dubuque—enriching public life, engaging community, and amplifying our city’s creative identity.
About the Event
Thursday, October 22nd, 2026
5:30pm-8:30pm
The Hotel Julien Dubuque Ballroom
200 Main Street, Dubuque, IA 52001
Individual Ticket: $35
Sponsor a Table: $550
Includes event attendance, dinner provided by the Hotel Julien, and opportunities to receive prizes through our raffle and Chance Board.
