Main Street awards
Accolades nominated and 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 & Voted
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 23rd, 2025
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.
how it works
From nominations to the big night, here's how the awards come together.
1
nominate
Submit your favorite people, businesses, or events for recognition.
2
vote
Help decide the winners by casting your votes online.
3
celebrate
Join us at the State of Main Awards to honor this year's champions.