Main Street Awards

The Oklahoma Main Street Center holds an annual awards banquet recognizing the accomplishments of local Main Street programs in 22 categories. Home / Community Development / Oklahoma Main Street / Main Street Awards Main Street Awards The Oklahoma Main Street Center, a Division of the Oklahoma Department of Commerce, holds an annual awards banquet where the accomplishments of local Main Street programs in 25 highly competitive categories of community and economic development are recognized. These awards showcase the enthusiasm, creativity and responsibility toward increasing revenue and creating jobs for their local Main Street business districts. Awards cover each of the Main Street Program’s 4-Point Approach™️ to local economic revitalization including: Organization Promotion Design Economic Vitality In addition, both the “Main Street Program Director of the Year” and the “Main Street Program of the Year Award” are also given. These awards recognize quality in program leadership, program activities and overall commitment to Main Street principles. Outstanding Board members from each program are recognized as well. Awards Nominations Main Street Awards Instructions Main Street Awards Entry Cover Sheets Nominate a representative or district for the Main Street Awards Past Awards Main Street Awards Video 2025 Main Street Awards Video 2024 Main Street Awards Video 2023 Main Street Awards Program 2021 Main Street Awards Video 2021 Buffy Hughes, Oklahoma Main Street Center Director, hosted Oklahoma Department of Commerce Leadership, Heather Turner (standing) and John Budd (second from right) for the evening. Maci Graves, Ponca City, was presented with the 2025 Watonga Bob Shoemaker award for Main Street Program Director of the Year. Main Street of Perry won top honors as the 2025 Main Street Program of the Year. Randy McFarlin of Ada received the 2025 Oklahoma Main Street Legacy Award for his efforts spent working to revitalize Oklahoma. Main Street programs from across the state enjoying the 35th Annual Banquet in OKC. Heather Turner, Oklahoma Department of Commerce Deputy CEO and Executive Director of CORE, delivered an update on the statewide Main Street Incentive Program. John Budd, Oklahoma Department of Commerce CEO delivered the evening’s keynote address. Your Main Street Team Let us know how we can help. As Director of the Oklahoma Main Street Program, Buffy leads the team responsible for revitalizing and supporting Oklahoma’s Main Street communities. Alongside her team, she brings resources, strategic planning and more to some of our state’s most historic districts. Buffy Skee State Main Street Director Tamara promotes economic development in Oklahoma’s Main Street communities. In her role, she builds relationships by working with community and business leaders to discover untapped assets, grow partnerships and plan and execute events that promote the best our Main Streets have to offer. Tamara Nelson Economic Vitality Specialist Anna promotes economic development as the key driver of technology, tourism and efficiency. Anna keeps abreast of all things that help to simplify processes, keep projects in motion and communication lines open between communities, partnerships and visitors. Anna Schilling Program Coordinator As Program Coordinator, Kelli supports Oklahoma Main Street communities through strategic marketing and planning, public relations and social media, event planning and more. She works with the communities to identify best practices and promotes the sharing of information between communities. Kelli Yadon Program Coordinator Karla serves as the liaison, and point of contact for, the Oklahoma Route 66 Commission as well as the steward of the Oklahoma Route 66 grant applications and awards. She monitor projects, deadlines and finances to ensure successful completion of these grant-related projects and other Main Street related grant opportunities. Karla Jackson Oklahom