Brownwood downtown earns multiple finalist spots in Texas Downtown President’s Awards

BROWNWOOD, Texas — Brownwood’s downtown area is earning statewide recognition in the Texas Downtown President’s Awards.

The awards honor outstanding businesses in downtowns across Texas, with the competition seeing over 140 entries this year.

Downtown Brownwood businesses are finalists in four categories:

Best New Construction: Brownwood Event Center Complex – Icehouse Stage and Reunion LawnBest Downtown Business: Intermission BookshopBest Downtown Partner: Brownwood Lyric TheatreBest Economic Game Changer: Brownwood Event Center Complex

“Our downtown momentum is the result of teamwork: vision from the city, courage from investors, and the day-to-day commitment of local businesses,” said Brownwood Mayor Stephen Haynes. “This recognition belongs to all of Brownwood.”

These businesses are also in the running for the 2025 People’s Choice Awards, which the public can vote on via the official Texas Downtown Facebook page.

Voting is open through 5 p.m. on October 22.