State of Downtown Redding – ‘Come Together’

“Come Together” was Viva Downtown Redding‘s theme for its annual State of Downtown Redding event Thursday night at the Cascade Theatre.

A wildly colorful Peter-Maxish-style backdrop (designed by the uber-talented Michael Tersieff of Westside Creative) set the evening’s tone.

The celebration recognized Redding businesses and north state individuals whose above-and-beyond efforts in the last year have improved downtown Redding.

Emcees Kenny Breedlove of Market St. Steakhouse and Julie DePrada of Need 2 Speed hammed it up and kept things moving along.

Kenny Breedlove & Julie DePrada – Masters of ceremonies

The winners of the 2009 awards:

Business Owner: David Gerard, Pacific West Graphics

Business: Shasta QA

Great Interior Design: Tapas – Restaurant

Volunteer: Tammy Jones

DRBA – Enhancement Award: ArtHop – HawkMan Studios

Downtown Redding Recognition: The Dance Project

John Truitt – Viva Downtown Executive Director

Troy Hawkins of ArtHop – HawkMan Studios receives the evening’s Enhancement Award:

Tammy Jones accepts her volunteer award.

Representatives of The Dance Project accept their Special Recognition award.

John Truitt congratulates Business-Person award winner David Gerard of Pacific West Graphics

Doni Chamberlain

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