Barney Recognized by Oregon Main Street for Volunteer Efforts for Medford Downtown Association
Four individuals were acknowledged statewide with Standout Volunteers Recognition certificates Wednesday, including a Jackson County man, during the Oregon Main Street conference in Independence.
Medford’s Richard Barney was singled out for his contributions on behalf of the Medford Downtown Association. Others receiving that recognition include Tommy Wood, Downtown Estacada Commission, Josh Johnson, Beaverton Downtown Association and Nicole Felty of the La Grande Main Street Downtown.
Oregon Main Street, which is part of Oregon Heritage, Oregon Parks and Recreation Department, announced its 2023 “Excellence on Main” award winners during the annual Main Street conference on October 4th in Independence. Created in 2010, the annual Excellence on Main awards honor outstanding accomplishments, activities, and people making a difference in historic downtowns and traditional commercial neighborhoods across the state.
A total of nine projects, activities and people were recognized with an Excellence on Main Award and four certificates were given in recognition of volunteer service
The nine individuals, projects, activities, and businesses honored are:
• Business of the Year: Sybaris Bistro, Albany
• Bricks and Mortar Award: The Woodburn Museum and Bungalow Theater, Woodburn
• Resiliency Award: Buoy Beer, Astoria
• Leadership on Main Award: Stephanie Gutierrez, Albany
• Economic Vitality: Mr. Ed’s, Port Orford
• Open Door Award: Kit’s Apothecary, Astoria
• Outstanding Promotion: Boba Dash, Beaverton
• Outstanding Special Project: Reedsport Main Street Open House, Reedsport
• Main Street Executive Director of the Year: Harv Schubothe, Bandon
