RACINE — The Downtown Racine Corporation will host the annual Downtown Achievement Awards and State of the Downtown address on Jan. 26.
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In photos and video: 2022 Downtown Racine presentation and awards held in person
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Waiting for drinks
The 2022 State of the Downtown and Achievement Awards presentation hosted by the Downtown Racine Corp. was held Wednesday at Red Onion Cafe, 555 Main St.
Chatting together
Ivette Camarano, left, co-owner of Gamestersbay and Cakepopandroll in Downtown Racine, poses with a friend during the 2022 State of the Downtown and Achievement Awards presentation on Wednesday.
Mingling before the presentation
The 2022 State of the Downtown and Achievement Awards presentation hosted by the Downtown Racine Corp. was held Wednesday at Red Onion Cafe, 555 Main St.
A full house
The 2022 State of the Downtown and Achievement Awards presentation hosted by the Downtown Racine Corp. was held Wednesday at Red Onion Cafe, 555 Main St.
M.T. Boyle
M.T. Boyle, chairman of the Downtown Racine Corp., speaks during the annual presentation on Wednesday.Â
Kelly Kruse
Kelly Kruse, executive director of the Downtown Racine Corp., delivers the 2022 State of the Downtown presentation on Wednesday.
Go, Lennie!
Lennie Farrington, longtime employee of Downtown Racine, waves after receiving recognition during the 2022 State of the Downtown presentation on Wednesday.
Honorable mention for Downtown Showcase
From left, Dan Padilla and Christine Padilla accept their award for Honorable Mention in the Downtown Showcase category on Wednesday. The Padillas were recognized for providing a fun, safe place for all to play games at their business, Twin Dragon Games, 500 Wisconsin Avenue.
2021 Downtown Champion Award
Tim Mason accepts the 2021 Downtown Champion Award on behalf of Joey and Anna LeGath, owners of Joey's Yardarm, 920 Erie St., on Wednesday.
2021 Corporate Citizenship Award
Beth Heidorn accepts the 2021 Corporate Citizenship Award on behalf of Dimple Navratil, owner of Dimple's Fine Imports, 416 Main St., on Wednesday.
2021 Downtown CPR Award
KDS Construction Services, Inc. received the 2021 Downtown CPR Award on Wednesday.Â
2021 Best New Small Business Award
From left, Chris and Mark Flynn receive the 2021 Best New Small Business Award on Wednesday.
2021 Downtown Showcase Award
From left, Andrew Wensing, Shannon Powell, Brandon Thomas, Austin Schwartz and Kevin Peasley are the recipients of the 2021 Downtown Showcase Award for organizing Deer District Racine. All except Powell, who is the chief of staff and communications director for the City of Racine, are with Pub on Wisconsin. Collectively, the group gathered hundreds of people on Monument Square for the Milwaukee Bucks' win in July.Â
The Flynns
Mark and Chris Flynn pose with their 2021 Best New Small Business Award on Wednesday.
The Padillas
Dan and Christine Padilla received an Honorable Mention for the 2021 Downtown Showcase Award on Wednesday.Â

