RDP Celebrates Downtown Achievements
February 8, 2015 7:09 pm
The Riverside Downtown Partnership (RDP) will host its 28th Annual Meeting and Awards Ceremony on Thursday, February 19th at the Historic Mission Inn Hotel and Spa. This annual event recognizes outstanding individuals and organizations for their excellence in leadership and service to the downtown community.
Awards will be presented in the following categories:
Roy Hord ‘Volunteer of the Year Award’- The Riverside Downtown Partnership (RDP) is pleased to announce that the Hord Family has selected Ardie Bailor as this year’s recipient of the Roy Hord ‘Volunteer of the Year’ Award for her work with ‘Young Life’, the Riverside Educational Enrichment Foundation, and the RUSD Board.
Chair’s Award – Bill Gardner for his promotion of the Raincross as a symbol of Riverside throughout his professional career with the City and as a creative metalworker crafting raincrosses for various decorative purposes.
Arts and Culture – The Old Riverside Foundation for its dedication to the recognition, appreciation, and preservation of the built environment (buildings, feats of engineering, parks, avenues, landscaping features, and archeological remains) throughout Riverside and the Inland Empire.
Downtown Business Activity – Daniel McGuire and Marco McGuire of McGuire LLC for their investments in downtown including the relocation of their Head Office, opening the restaurants ProAbition and Mezcal and the business The Boardwalk, and hosting the Miracle on Main event.
Downtown Event – Bill and Laura Densmore and the Salute to Veterans Parade held each April since 2005 to honor veterans and Riverside’s military history.
Downtown Improvement – The Riverside Convention Center for the impact its renovation has had on downtown Riverside.
Downtown Safety and Security – Riverside County Probation for its program to connect at-risk youth to their community through art and positive influence with a partnership with the Riverside Art Museum.
RDP will also host the presentation of the annual Roy Hord ‘Volunteer of the Year’ Award. This award was established in 2003 in honor of the late Roy Hord who was a RDP Board member and an outstanding volunteer on behalf of the Riverside community. The Hord family selects the recipient each year from nominations received. The recipient will be announced in early January.
The RDP Annual Meeting and Awards Ceremony will begin with a no-host reception at 5:30 pm, followed by dinner, the awards ceremony, and then recognition of outgoing and incoming RDP Board members. Tickets are $60 per person or $550 for a table of ten if purchased prior to January 31st, and then $65 per person or $600 for a table of ten thereafter. To purchase tickets or a table, call the RDP office at 951-781-7335.
Sponsorship opportunities are available, ranging from Event Sponsor at $1,500 to Friend of RDP Sponsor at $250. All sponsors receive a number of complimentary tickets and recognition in print material and social media depending on the level of sponsorship. RDP is also looking for donated items such as tickets, gift certificates, and gift baskets for the opportunity drawing. All proceeds raised are used to offset the costs of the Annual Meeting and Awards. To sponsor or donate, contact the RDP Office at 951-781-7335.
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