Ren_Starr-AwardNom-Form2024_formThe Renaissance Award - Established in 2003, the Renaissance Award recognizes an individual or organization that has made a significant contribution to the revitalization of one or more downtowns in Georgia.
Individuals and organizations from the private sector, non-profit, civic, philanthropic and academic communities are eligible to receive the award. Governmental agencies and their staff are not eligible.
The Starr Award - Established in 2019, the Starr Award recognizes an individual who has made a significant contribution toward creating a unique and vibrant environment in the downtown area of a city in Georgia. The award is given annually in memory of Mike Starr, who served as the Georgia Cities Foundation’s President for two decades until his death in 2019. The Georgia Cities Foundation seeks to create this permanent legacy in President Starr’s memory by celebrating those who emulate his best traits: visionary, innovator, servant leader, and champion for downtowns.
Current or retired municipal elected officials, appointed staff, downtown development managers, and downtown development authority board members are eligible to receive the award.
The Renaissance and Starr awards are presented each June in Savannah during the Georgia Municipal Association's Annual Convention.
Individuals and organizations from the private sector, non-profit, civic, philanthropic and academic communities are eligible to receive the award. Governmental agencies and their staff are not eligible.
The Starr Award - Established in 2019, the Starr Award recognizes an individual who has made a significant contribution toward creating a unique and vibrant environment in the downtown area of a city in Georgia. The award is given annually in memory of Mike Starr, who served as the Georgia Cities Foundation’s President for two decades until his death in 2019. The Georgia Cities Foundation seeks to create this permanent legacy in President Starr’s memory by celebrating those who emulate his best traits: visionary, innovator, servant leader, and champion for downtowns.
Current or retired municipal elected officials, appointed staff, downtown development managers, and downtown development authority board members are eligible to receive the award.
The Renaissance and Starr awards are presented each June in Savannah during the Georgia Municipal Association's Annual Convention.
Previous Renaissance Award Winners
Kenneth George Clark, 2024
Preston Snyder, 2023
Singfield Family, 2022
Robert W. Woodruff Foundation, 2021
Greensboro City Development, 2019
Paul King, 2018
Jim Walters, 2017
Harold Harper, 2016
Louis Pichulik, 2015
Frank Pendergast, 2014
Thomas M. Kirbo & Irene B. Kirbo Charitable Foundation, 2013
John Lewis, 2012
Historic Development Ventures, 2011
Jane and Everett Royal, 2010
Ron Goss Jr., 2009
Emory Morsberger, 2008
Callaway Foundation, 2007
NewTown Macon, 2006
Hal and Priscilla Carter, 2005
Ira and Libby Levy, 2004
Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD), 2003
Previous Starr Award Winners
Lyn Menne, 2024
Amy Johnson, 2023
Mayor Jimmy Burnette, 2022
Connie Tabor, 2021
Mayor Bill McIntosh, 2019
Kenneth George Clark, 2024
Preston Snyder, 2023
Singfield Family, 2022
Robert W. Woodruff Foundation, 2021
Greensboro City Development, 2019
Paul King, 2018
Jim Walters, 2017
Harold Harper, 2016
Louis Pichulik, 2015
Frank Pendergast, 2014
Thomas M. Kirbo & Irene B. Kirbo Charitable Foundation, 2013
John Lewis, 2012
Historic Development Ventures, 2011
Jane and Everett Royal, 2010
Ron Goss Jr., 2009
Emory Morsberger, 2008
Callaway Foundation, 2007
NewTown Macon, 2006
Hal and Priscilla Carter, 2005
Ira and Libby Levy, 2004
Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD), 2003
Previous Starr Award Winners
Lyn Menne, 2024
Amy Johnson, 2023
Mayor Jimmy Burnette, 2022
Connie Tabor, 2021
Mayor Bill McIntosh, 2019