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Downtown Association announces 2024 Art Ouellette Award and Downtowner of the Year winners

Grande Prairie’s Downtown Association has announced the winners of the 2024 Art Ouellette Award and the 2024 Downtowner of the Year.

The Art Ouellette Memorial Award has been given out since 1997, and celebrates one local business that exemplifies attention to detail, maintains a great product, and displays “exemplary” customer service, which officials say is similar to how Mr. Ouellette himself operated Curry’s Jewelers for so many years.

2024 Art Ouellette Award winner Sam Sushi (Supplied, Downtown Association)
2024 Art Ouellette Award winner Sam Sushi (Supplied, Downtown Association)

This year’s recipient- Sam Sushi, is described as creating an inviting and vibrant atmosphere that showcases the unique character of the City Centre, “transforming” their space into a welcoming environment that incorporates fun seating styles with a “warm urban vibe.”

The DTA says Sam Sushi’s commitment to exceptional food and service, along with their enthusiastic collaboration with the Association is well deserving of the recognition.

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This year’s Downtowner of the Year- PARK Property, is described by the DTA as having long been a “pillar of the city,” showing a dedication to the city’s downtown growth since 1980, investing in several real estate projects that would have otherwise gone unnoticed.

“By investing in 214 Place, Nordic Court, and the O’Brien Building, they are the epitome of good corporate citizens that share accountability to our community.”

PARK Property is credited with filling the gap left by the Park Hotel, and removing the asbestos-laden Professional Building at Nordic Court, which the DTA says will result in the City Centre having a bright future ahead.

Ethan Montague
Ethan Montague
Reporter/Contributor for MyGrandePrairieNow.com and 104.7 2Day FM. Studied Broadcast News at SAIT. Team member since February 2023.
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