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West Linn Among Recipients Of “Excellence On Main” Awards - 10/08/25

SALEM, Oregon – Oregon Main Street announced its 2025 “Excellence on Main” award winners on October 8 during the Opening Session of the Main Street conference in downtown Albany. Created in 2010, the annual Excellence on Main awards honor outstanding efforts to sustain and enhance historic downtowns across the state. This year's edition saw the acknowledgment of 11 remarkable projects, activities, and individuals. West Linn was the recipient of the Outstanding Partnership award based on a nomination by Historic Willamette Main Street.
 

2025 Outstanding Partnership Award: City of West Linn and Historic Willamette Main Street

The 2025 Outstanding Partnership Award goes to Historic Willamette Main Street and the City of West Linn for their collaboration on the Willamette Falls Drive Streetscape Project. Together, they transformed the heart of downtown with wider sidewalks, safer crossings, bike lanes, street trees, and new public amenities that support businesses, residents, and visitors. Their long-term partnership, built on trust and community engagement, has boosted foot traffic, expanded the summer market, and created a stronger, more connected downtown.
 

“The collaboration between Historic Willamette Main Street and the City of West Linn is a shining example of what partnerships can achieve,” said Sheri Stuart, state coordinator of Oregon Main Street. “Their work on the Willamette Falls Drive Streetscape Project has transformed downtown into a safer, more vibrant, and welcoming place for residents, businesses, and visitors alike.”
 

The Excellence on Main awards underscore the diverse facets of the Main Street Approach™, a comprehensive strategy developed by the National Main Street Center, which is embraced by Oregon Main Street Network communities. Through this approach, communities thrive by leveraging innovative projects, community-focused programs, and historic preservation to improve their vitality and enrich residents' lives.
 

The Oregon Main Street program empowers local economies, fosters community connections, and enhances the overall appeal of the state. The network of local Main Streets working within the Oregon Main Street program is a testament to the transformative impact of collaborative efforts, nurturing vibrant environments for residents, visitors, and workers alike. Discover more about the Oregon Main Street program's influence by visiting www.oregonmainstreet.org.

West Linn Among Recipients Of “Excellence On Main” Awards - 10/08/25

SALEM, Oregon – Oregon Main Street announced its 2025 “Excellence on Main” award winners on October 8 during the Opening Session of the Main Street conference in downtown Albany. Created in 2010, the annual Excellence on Main awards honor outstanding efforts to sustain and enhance historic downtowns across the state. This year's edition saw the acknowledgment of 11 remarkable projects, activities, and individuals. West Linn was the recipient of the Outstanding Partnership award based on a nomination by Historic Willamette Main Street.
 

2025 Outstanding Partnership Award: City of West Linn and Historic Willamette Main Street

The 2025 Outstanding Partnership Award goes to Historic Willamette Main Street and the City of West Linn for their collaboration on the Willamette Falls Drive Streetscape Project. Together, they transformed the heart of downtown with wider sidewalks, safer crossings, bike lanes, street trees, and new public amenities that support businesses, residents, and visitors. Their long-term partnership, built on trust and community engagement, has boosted foot traffic, expanded the summer market, and created a stronger, more connected downtown.
 

“The collaboration between Historic Willamette Main Street and the City of West Linn is a shining example of what partnerships can achieve,” said Sheri Stuart, state coordinator of Oregon Main Street. “Their work on the Willamette Falls Drive Streetscape Project has transformed downtown into a safer, more vibrant, and welcoming place for residents, businesses, and visitors alike.”
 

The Excellence on Main awards underscore the diverse facets of the Main Street Approach™, a comprehensive strategy developed by the National Main Street Center, which is embraced by Oregon Main Street Network communities. Through this approach, communities thrive by leveraging innovative projects, community-focused programs, and historic preservation to improve their vitality and enrich residents' lives.
 

The Oregon Main Street program empowers local economies, fosters community connections, and enhances the overall appeal of the state. The network of local Main Streets working within the Oregon Main Street program is a testament to the transformative impact of collaborative efforts, nurturing vibrant environments for residents, visitors, and workers alike. Discover more about the Oregon Main Street program's influence by visiting www.oregonmainstreet.org.