State of the Downtown and Achievement Awards

Name: State of the Downtown and Achievement Awards
Start: 2026-01-26T17:30:00-06:00
End: 2026-01-26T19:30:00-06:00
Location: Red Onion Cafe

Schedule

Mon Jan 26 2026 at 05:30 pm to 07:30 pm

UTC-06:00

Location

Red Onion Cafe | Racine, WI

Join Us for an Evening of Celebration and Inspiration
The Downtown Racine Corporation invites you to the State of the Downtown & Achievement Award Presentation on Monday, January 26, at 5:30 p.m. at the Red Onion Café (555 Main St.).
Discover the exciting progress in downtown Racine as we unveil the State of the Downtown address, highlighting transformative business developments, capital enhancements, and plans for 2026. Celebrate the spirit of our community as we honor the Downtown Achievement Award winners of 2025, recognizing outstanding contributions to our vibrant downtown.
Enjoy complimentary drinks and appetizers while connecting with neighbors and friends. Hear from Kelly Kruse (DRC Executive Director), Austin Schultz (DRC Board Chairman), and Andrew Dodge (BID Chairman) as they share their vision and gratitude for Racine's trailblazers and dreamers.
Last year's winners set the bar high. Award winners (2024) were as follows:
The 2024 Achievement Award winners were:
● Downtown Showcase Award: 5K Events and Festival Park
● Corporate Citizenship Award: Bruce Pepich
● Best New Small Business Award: George’s Encore
● Downtown Champion Award: Megan Petersen
● CPR Award: Breakwater 233
● 6th Street Standout: Over Our Head Players
● Decades of Dedication: Dimple Navratil

This free event is open to all. RSVP today at [email protected] to secure your spot!
Let’s celebrate Racine’s growth, achievements, and the exciting future ahead. Don’t miss it!