WFD Award Winners
The Fernbach Award was initiated in the early 1980's and originally named the Bright Spot Award. The Fernbach Award is given to organizations or individuals whose efforts have resulted in the aesthetic revitalization of Downtown Buffalo
FERNBACH AWARD RECIPIENTS:
| 2008-2009 | Chris Jacobs, Avalon Development |
| 2007-2008 | CityView Properties |
| 2006-2007 | Jake Schneider, Schneider Design Architects |
| 2005-2006 | Neal Radice, Alleyway Theatre |
| 2004-2005 | Timothy Tuminno, Buffalo & Erie Public Library |
| 2003-2004 | Benjamin Obletz, First Amherst Development Group |
| 2002-2003 | Richard Serra, Pro Park |
| 2001-2002 | Stephen McGarvey, 77 Goodell |
| 2000-2001 | St. Joseph's Cathedral Parking Lot, 76 Church Street |
| 1999-2000 | LaFarge Corporation |
| 1998-1999 | Richard and Joyce Taylor |
| 1997-1998 | Mayor Anthony M. Masiello, Market Arcade |
| 1995-1996 | City Animal Shelter |
| 1994-1995 | Hutchinson Central Technical High School |
| 1993-1994 | M&T Bank's Plaza Event Series Eddie Brady's Tavern Carl Paladino, Ellicott Square Building David Sweet, Main-Seneca & Rand Buildings Paul Snyder, Hyatt Hotel |
| 1992-1993 | Emulso - 301 Ellicott Street Mark Goldman, Calumet Arts Café Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation |
| 1991-1992 | Joe Russo, 198 Oak Street John Giordino, 268 Main Street Court Street Working Group |
The Joan K. Bozer Award was initiated by Working For Downtown in 1995 to recognize an individual who has made a significant contribution to improving Downtown Buffalo. The award is named after Joan Bozer who was instrumental in the creation of WFD.
JOAN K. BOZER AWARD RECIPIENTS:
| 2008-2009 | Matt Meier |
| 2007-2008 | Buffalo Place, Inc. |
| 2006-2007 | Diane McQuillen |
| 2005-2006 | Rocco Termini |
| 2004-2005 | Ron Cozzi, Old Editions Bookstore |
| 2003-2004 | James Pula, Sr., Achilles Heels Shoe Repair |
| 2002-2003 | Patricia O. Rehak |
| 2001-2002 | Laurie Dann |
| 2000-2001 | Patrick J. Fagan, President, Shea's Performing Arts Center |
| 1999-2000 | Robert G. Shibley |
| 1998-1999 | David Sweet |
| 1997-1998 | Cynthia Schwartz |
| 1996-1997 | C. Stuart Hunt |
| 1994-1995 | Richard Reinhard |
Working For Downtown is proud to honor a WFD member for their contributions to the organization and for their efforts in making Downtown Buffalo a better place to live, work and play.
WFD MEMBER RECOGNITION RECIPIENTS:
| 2008-2009 | Elaine S. Friedhaber |
| 2007-2008 | Virgilia (Jill) Benker-Beck |
| 2006-2007 | Kathleen Hochul Michael B. Powers |
| 2005-2006 | Victoria Wienke |
| 2004-2005 | Joyce L. Jividen |
| 2003-2004 | Gloria Brennan, Bricks for Buffalo |
| 2002-2003 | Theresa F. Kazmierczak, M&T Bank |
| 2001-2002 | Carolyn Murray, Hunt Commercial Real Estate |
| 2000-2001 | Kate Bukowski, Buffalo in Bloom |
| 1999-2000 |
Sandra Lubecki |
| 1998-1999 | Peggy Beardsley, Buffalo Place |
