Downtown Denver Awards

About this event

The 2026 Downtown Denver Awards introduces an exciting new format: two venues, two experiences, one unforgettable celebration of the people and projects shaping the future of downtown Denver.

Awards Dinner | Ritz-Carlton | November 12, 5:30 – 7:30pm

The evening begins with an intimate seated dinner and formal awards program, bringing together award recipients, sponsors, civic leaders, and distinguished guests to honor the outstanding contributions defining downtown's future. The celebration then moves to Union Station, where everyone is invited to join in.

Community Celebration | Union Station | November 12, 7:30 – 10:00pm

This is a night for everyone! Join us at Union Station, the heart of our city, where the celebration opens to the wider downtown community for an evening of networking, new connections, and shared recognition of the projects shaping downtown, all in one of Denver's most beloved landmarks.