Building great things
The 2024 Golden Brick Awards showcase remarkable projects and people.
On May 7, the Downtown Orlando Partnership recognized the 2024 Golden Brick Award winners with a ceremony at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts. As with past events, the winners were chosen in each of their respective categories from a number of applicants.
Organizations the DOP honored include new facilities Judson’s Live and Society Orlando, nonprofits Page 15 and Heart of Florida United Way, and events EDC Orlando and DTOLive.
Here is a list of all the award recipients:
—Arts & Culture: Judson’s Live at Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts
—Commercial & Residential Development: Society Orlando
—Community: Page 15, Inc.
—Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: “Know Your Place” Documentary Film
—Entertainment & Special Events: 2024 EDC Orlando
—Hospitality & Dining: The Drake Kitchen + Bar
—Innovation & Technology: UCF & Orlando Health’s Epic Advantage
—New Office Design: CI Group
—Public Works & Placemaking: FORDify the Arts Courtyard
—Redesign & Renovation: J Henry’s Barber Shop
—Sporting Events: 2024 U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Marathon
—Sustainability & Resiliency: 4Roots Farm Campus Education Center
—Game Changer: DTOLive!
—Award of Excellence: NWSL Championship & Downtown Parade: Orlando Pride
Along with these winners, the DOP named Jarrod Dillon the 2024 Downtowner of the Year. Dillon is the president of business operations for Orlando City SC, Orlando Pride and Inter&Co Stadium.
“Congratulations, Jarrod, and thank you for your outstanding contributions to Orlando,” said Jill Vaughan, president and CEO of the DOP. “Your leadership, vision, and deep commitment to both sports and community development have made a lasting difference in the heart of our city.”