{"id":91095,"date":"2024-12-18T13:01:05","date_gmt":"2024-12-18T18:01:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/masterzradio.net\/?p=91095"},"modified":"2024-12-18T13:01:05","modified_gmt":"2024-12-18T18:01:05","slug":"amy-ford-awarded-stephen-h-downs-downtown-legacy-award","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/masterzradio.net\/?p=91095","title":{"rendered":"Amy Ford awarded Stephen H. Downs Downtown Legacy Award"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">\t\r\njQuery(document).ready(function () {var html = '<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block\" data-ad-format=\"fluid\" data-ad-layout-key=\"-gw-3+1f-3d+2z\" data-ad-client=\"0531879237494766\" data-ad-slot=\"5600453644\"><\/ins><script>(adsbygoogle=window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});<\\\/script><\/br>';\r\n    jQuery(html).insertAfter(\".elementor-widget-theme-post-content\");\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\tvar html1 = '<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block\" data-ad-format=\"autorelaxed\" data-ad-client=\"0531879237494766\" data-ad-slot=\"9212395598\"><\/ins><script>(adsbygoogle=window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});<\\\/script><\/br>';\r\n    jQuery(html1).insertBefore(\".elementor-element-156402f\");\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n});\r\n<\/script>\r\n<script src=\"https:\/\/\/pagead\/js\/?client=0531879237494766\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"0531879237494766\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"4268950360\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"auto\"\r\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     ().push({});\r\n<\/script>\r\n\r\n \r\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">\t\r\njQuery(document).ready(function () {var html = '<ins class=\"\" style=\"display:block\" data-ad-format=\"fluid\" data-ad-layout-key=\"-gw-3+1f-3d+2z\" data-ad-client=\"0531879237494766\" data-ad-slot=\"5600453644\"><\/ins><script>(=window. || []).push({});<\\\/script><\/br>';\r\n    jQuery(html).insertAfter(\"div.elementor-element.elementor-element-31b33ad.elementor-widget.elementor-widget-image\");\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\tvar html1 = '<ins class=\"\" style=\"display:block\" data-ad-format=\"autorelaxed\" data-ad-client=\"0531879237494766\" data-ad-slot=\"9212395598\"><\/ins><script>(=window. || []).push({});<\\\/script><\/br>';\r\n    jQuery(html1).insertBefore(\"div.elementor-element.elementor-element-e95eabd.elementor-widget.elementor-widget-image\");\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n});\r\n<\/script>\r\n<script src=\"https:\/\/\/pagead\/js\/.js?client=0531879237494766\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<ins class=\"\"\r\n     style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"0531879237494766\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"4268950360\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"auto\"\r\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     ( = window. || []).push({});\r\n<\/script>\r\n\r\n WABASH, IN\u2014It is with great honor and excitement that <a href=\"https:\/\/downtownwabash.org\/\">Downtown Wabash, Inc.<\/a> and its board of directors announced Amy Ford as the 2024 recipient of the Stephen H. Downs Downtown Legacy Award. Presented during a private event with close family, friends and the board of directors on Tuesday, Dec. 17, this honor celebrates individuals or entities that have significantly shaped the growth and vitality of Downtown Wabash.\r\n\r\nAmy Ford\u2019s contributions to Downtown Wabash have made an enduring impact. Her leadership and creativity have been instrumental in projects like the beautification of the Rock City Loft Walkway, transforming it into a welcoming and vibrant public space, and the public art installation of <em>Henrietta the Elephant<\/em> in Mammoth Park, a symbol of community pride and artistic expression.\r\n\r\nFord has long been an active leader in Downtown Wabash\u2019s revitalization efforts. She previously served on the board of directors for Downtown Wabash, Inc. and currently sits on the Design Committee, where she plays a key role in shaping the look and feel of the downtown district. Her dedication to historic preservation and enhancing community spaces continues to inspire those around her.\r\n\r\n\u201cOver the years, Amy\u2019s dedication has elevated the spirit of Downtown Wabash,\u201d said Kristen Petruniw, Executive Director of Downtown Wabash, Inc. \u201cHer vision for creating beautiful, functional spaces like the Rock City Loft Walkway and her passion for celebrating art through projects like <em>Henrietta the Elephant<\/em> have left a lasting legacy. Amy\u2019s work embodies the values of this award, and we\u2019re so fortunate to have her in our community.\u201d\r\n\r\nThe Stephen H. Downs Downtown Legacy Award, established in 2019 to honor Steve Downs\u2019 decades of service to Downtown Wabash, Inc., recognizes individuals whose contributions have shaped the future of the downtown district.\r\n\r\nReflecting on the honor, Ford shared, \u201cI am honored to be the recipient of the Stephen H. Downs Legacy Award for 2024. Steve\u2019s prior work for Downtown Wabash, Inc. formally Wabash Marketplace, has been an inspiration to me to try and make meaningful civic contributions for the betterment of our historic downtown. Wabash is fortunate to have many individuals and businesses that foster this belief and goal. It is vital to keep the momentum going and further the efforts to make Wabash County a desirable place to live and work.\u201d\r\n\r\nDowntown Wabash, Inc. and their board of directors congratulates Amy Ford on this well-deserved recognition and extends its gratitude for her continued dedication to the heart of Wabash.\r\n\r\nFor more information about Downtown Wabash, Inc., visit <a href=\"https:\/\/downtownwabash.org\/\">DowntownWabash.org<\/a>.\r\n\r\n<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-91096\" src=\"https:\/\/masterzradio.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/downtown-wabash-inc.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"981\" height=\"240\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterzradio.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/downtown-wabash-inc.png 981w, https:\/\/masterzradio.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/downtown-wabash-inc-300x73.png 300w, https:\/\/masterzradio.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/downtown-wabash-inc-768x188.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 981px) 100vw, 981px\" \/>\r\n<script  src=\"https:\/\/\/pagead\/js\/.js?client=0531879237494766\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<ins class=\"\"\r\n     style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\"\r\n     data-ad-layout=\"in-article\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"0531879237494766\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"2870348528\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     ( = window. || []).push({});\r\n<\/script>\r\n \r\n<script  src=\"https:\/\/\/pagead\/js\/?client=0531879237494766\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\"\r\n     data-ad-layout=\"in-article\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"0531879237494766\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"2870348528\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     ().push({});\r\n<\/script>\r\n ","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>WABASH, IN\u2014It is with great honor and excitement that Downtown Wabash, Inc. and its board of directors announced Amy Ford as the 2024 recipient of the Stephen H. 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