Town Center Community announced that nominations are open for the 2024 Townie Awards. 

The annual awards recognize “community members, leaders, and businesses for their contributions to Town Center Community, one of the most accessible and prosperous areas in metro Atlanta.”

“It’s important to acknowledge those who are driving positive change in our community,” said Tracy Styf, executive director of the Town Center CID, in the press release for the awards. “We’re committed to bringing their efforts to the forefront and giving them the recognition they deserve.”

The award categories, reprinted from the press release, are:

Community Champion

This category recognizes an individual or organization/business who has made significant contributions to Town Center and the community at large. Their commitment to community is evident in all they do and helps to create a Town Center Community that is a vibrant place for the future.

Commercial Champion

Awarded to a commercial property owner and/or business located within Town Center CID’s district, this category celebrates community involvement to create a thriving Town Center. Whether through investment, relocation or community engagement, it recognizes efforts that advance Town Center CID’s vision of connecting commerce, retail, restaurants, parks, trails and residential communities.

Town Center Champion

This category celebrates an individual or organization that acts as a Town Center Community ambassador, playing a key role in shaping a future that will benefit generations to come.

“These awards are a way for us to celebrate the individuals and organizations that make Town Center a vibrant place to grow and thrive,” said Jennifer Hogan, Director of Community Engagement, in the press release. “We look forward to recognizing the contributions that continue to shape our community and inspire others to get involved.”

Nominations will be open until October 1 and will be announced at the State of the District event on Oct. 22, 2024. 

Award submissions can be completed online by visiting towncentercid.com/surveys-events.

About the Town Center Community

The Town Center Community is composed of the Town Center Community Improvement District and the Town Center Community Alliance.

The Town Center Community Improvement District is a self-taxing district with over 275 commercial property owners as of its 2020 annual report. It is the second-largest CID in Cobb after the Cumberland Community Improvement District.

The district is centered around the commercial and residential communities surrounding the Town Center at Cobb mall and includes Kennesaw State University and Aviation Park.

Its projects include the multi-phase South Barrett Reliever, and corridor studies for Chastain Road and Bells Ferry Road.

Town Center Community Improvement District recently celebrated its 25th year birthday. 

The “placemaking” partner of the TCCID is the Town Center Community Alliance, a 501(c)(3) that is focused on “bringing quality-of-life improvements and programs to the Town Center Community.”  TCCID is able to solicit donations and grants for its programs.