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DOWNTOWN ORLANDO PARTNERSHIP HOSTS ANNUAL GOLDEN BRICK AWARDS April 23, 2024 AT DR. PHILLIPS CENTER’S STEINMETZ HALL

DOP Announces Downtowner of the Year Winner, Jason Siegel in Advance of the Event, With Award Presented By Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer

ORLANDO, Fla. (April 12, 2024) -- Downtown Orlando Partnership is hosting its 35th annual Golden Brick Awards on Tuesday, April 23, 2024 from 3:30 p.m. - 6 p.m. (Doors open at 2:30 p.m. Ceremony is approximately an hour with reception to follow) at Steinmetz Hall in the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts. Presented by AdventHealth, the Golden Brick Awards is Downtown Orlando Partnership’s exclusive annual event, celebrating the people, projects, and initiatives that propel downtown forward. The program also includes the presentation of the “Downtowner of the Year” (DOTY) by Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer. This year's Golden Brick Awards host is Scott Maxwell.

“Downtown Orlando Partnership is honored to host the Golden Brick Awards and recognize those that have made extraordinary contributions to our community. It is the people and companies that continue to shape downtown Orlando’s future and we are thrilled to celebrate ‘Downtowner of the Year’ Winner, Jason Siegel, who has made a positive lasting impact in our community as President & CEO of Greater Orlando Sports Commission,” said Jill Vaughan, president and CEO of the Downtown Orlando Partnership.

Jason Siegel, President and CEO of the Greater Orlando Sports Commission, has tirelessly promoted downtown Orlando as a premiere sports destination. He can be attributed for bringing countless events to the city including NCAA March Madness, the Special Olympics USA Games, and securing the bid for the U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials. Jason's support of downtown has boosted the local economy, generating millions in revenue for its hotels, restaurants, and attractions.

Ticket Information:

Tickets are available for purchase here: https://www.doporlando.com/golden-brick-awards/

SPONSORS

Presenting Sponsor

• AdventHealth

Event Sponsors

• Allied Universal
• Downtown Orlando
• Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts
• Orlando Credit Union
• Orlando Business Journal
• Orlando Magic
• Orlando Main Streets
• OUC – The Reliable One

AWARD CATEGORIES

Winners and finalists will be selected from the following categories:

• ARTS & CULTURE – Sponsored by United Arts of Central Florida
• COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT – Sponsored by Dean Mead
• COMMUNITY – Sponsored by Schenkel Shultz
• DIVERSITY, EQUITY, & INCLUSION – Sponsored by JP Morgan Chase
• ENTERTAINMENT & SPECIAL EVENTS – Sponsored by Laconic Digital
• HOSPITALITY & DINING – Sponsored by Visit Orlando
• INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY – Sponsored by Innovate Orlando
• PUBLIC WORKS & PLACEMAKING – Sponsored by PRISMATIC
• REDESIGN & RENOVATION – Sponsored by e|spaces
• SPORTING EVENTS – Sponsored by Balfour Beatty
• SUSTAINABILITY & RESILIENCY – Sponsored by 11th Hour
• GAME CHANGER – Sponsored by CareerSource Central Florida
• AWARD OF EXCELLENCE – Sponsored by Orlando’s Downtown Development Board
• DOWNTOWNER OF THE YEAR

About The Downtown Orlando Partnership

The Downtown Orlando Partnership (DOP) was founded in 1961 and is the only organization that focuses specifically on Downtown Orlando’s business community. The DOP offers more than 225 corporate members a single point of access to connect, collaborate, and contribute to the growth of this vital hub of business. Members represent the diversity of size and scope that makes Downtown Orlando a vibrant beacon of development in Central Florida. The mission of the Downtown Orlando Partnership is to enhance business and community relationships through collaborative events and initiatives. To learn more about how your organization can get involved, visit: doporlando.com

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