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Awards

At the WFD Annual Meeting held every June, we honor individuals and organizations for their contributions to Buffalo and the downtown community. Below is a description of the Awards and a list of past award recipients.

WFD MEMBER RECOGNITION AWARD
WFD is proud to honor a WFD member for his or her efforts in making Downtown Buffalo a better place. To qualify for this recognition award, you must be a good standing WFD member whose efforts have resulted in the significant betterment of Downtown.

FERNBACH AWARD
The Fernbach Award, initiated in the early 1980s and originally named the Bright Spot Award, is given to organizations whose efforts have resulted in the aesthetic revitalization of Downtown Buffalo.

JOAN BOZER AWARD
The Joan Bozer Award was initiated by Working For Downtown in 1995 to recognize an individual who has made a significant contribution to improving Downtown Buffalo.

PAST AWARD RECIPIENTS

WFD Member Recognition Recipients:

2004-2005: Joyce Jividen
2003-2004:

Gloria Brennan, Bricks for Buffalo
2002-2003: Theresa F. Kazmierczak, M&T Bank
2001-2002: Carolyn Murray, Hunt Commercial Real Estate
2001-2000: Kate Bukowski, Buffalo in Bloom
2000-1999: Sandra Lubiecki
1999-1998: Peggy Beardsley, Buffalo Place

Fernbach Award

Recipients:

2004-2005: Timothy Tuminno, Buffalo & Erie County Public Library

2003-2004: Benjamin Obletz, First Amherst Development Grp
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 Corp.
1998-1999: Richard and Joyce Taylor
1997-1998: Mayor Masiello, Market Arcade
1995-1996: City Animal Shelter
1994-1995: Hutch Tech
1993-1994: M&T Bank Plaza Event Series
1993-1994: Eddie Brady's Tavern
1993-1994: Carl Paladino, Ellicott Square Building
1993-1994: David Sweet, Main-Seneca & Rand Buildings
1993-1994: Paul Snyder, Hyatt Hotel
1992-1993: Emulso, 301 Ellicott Street
1992-1993: Mark Goldman, Calumet Arts Café
1992-1993: Niagara Mohawk
1991-1992: Joe Russo, 198 Oak Street
1991-1992: John Giordino, 268 Main Street
1991-1992: Court Street Working Group

Joan Bozer Award Recipients:

2004-2005: Ron Cozzi, Old Editions Bookstore

2003-2004: James Pula, Sr., Achilles Heels Shop
2002-2003: Patricia O. Rehak
2001-2002: Laurie Dann
2000-2001: Patrick J. Fagan, President, Shea's Performing Arts Center
2000-1999: Dr. Robert G. Shibley
1999-1998: David Sweet
1998-1997: Cynthia Schwartz
1997-1996: Stuart Hunt
1995-1994: Richard Reinhard