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Chad Swiatecki is a 20-year journalist who relocated to Austin from his home state of Michigan in 2008. He most enjoys covering the intersection of arts, business and local/state politics. He has written for Rolling Stone, Spin, New York Daily News, Texas Monthly, Austin American-Statesman and many other regional and national outlets.
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DAA accepting nominees for Future of Downtown Awards
Thursday, February 6, 2025 by Chad Swiatecki
The Downtown Austin Alliance is still accepting nominations for the 2025 Future of Downtown Awards, honoring individuals and groups that have significantly contributed to the vibrancy and community of downtown Austin. The nomination form is available online and will close at 5 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 9. Award winners will be recognized at the Downtown Austin Alliance’s Future of Downtown event on May 27 at ACL Live, and will also be celebrated in a video feature. The awards feature two categories: the Meredith Powell Award for Community Culture, and the Downtown Vision Award. The event will feature key insights from the annual State of Downtown report and introduce the new CEO and president, Davon Barbour, as the keynote speaker. Tickets for the event are available online.
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