Missoula Downtown Association

Annual Downtown Awards

Since 1986, the Missoula Downtown Association has recognized and honored individuals who have given back to the Missoula community through service to Downtown and the organizations that work to make Downtown the best it can be.

January 29, 2026

5:30-8:30 pm

DoubleTree Missoula Edgewater

Check back here for more info on tickets! In the meantime, nominate your favorite Downtown Business, Volunteer, Board Member, Downtowner, and Committee Member here:

2025-2026 Missoula Downtown Association Awards Nomination Form

Are You a Member of the Missoula Downtown Association?
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Nominator MDA Business or Organization Name
Nominated By*

Email of Nominator*

Nominee*
Nominee Email Address
Select Award
Downtown Business of the Year
Downtown Employee of the Year
Dan Cederberg Downtowner of the Year
Board Member of the Year
Committee Member of the Year
Volunteer Member of the Year
Please describe why you believe this nominee should be recognized. Please be specific including activities, contributions and engagement with downtown.*

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2024 Winners:

2024 Dan Cederberg Downtowner of the Year Award: Charlie Beaton

Charlie Beaton has owned and operated a prominent downtown business since 1995 and has been a long-standing, active participant in the Downtown community. Beaton has served as a BID Board Member since 2007 and has led the BID Board as President for the last four years.

2024 Downtown Business of the Year: Cranky Sam Public House

If you try to get into Cranky Sam’s on trivia night, good luck! There isn’t a seat left in the house – that’s how much community Cranky Sam has built in just four years. The team that created and built Cranky Sam and now The Stables has found the special sauce that keeps folks coming back for more time and time again. With the addition of in-house food options, there’s hardly a time when the place isn’t filled with Missoulians connecting over a plate of nachos and pints.

2024 Downtown Employee of the Year: Brian Hensel

Brian Hensel is a true hero behind the scenes, always going the extra mile to support our community members by taking care of the streets we all drive every day. He oversees the city department responsible for things like snow plowing, street cleaning, pothole repairs, storm cleanup, street paving and much more.

2024 Downtown Volunteer of the Year: Jasmine Decelles

Jasmine Decelles has been a great volunteer and a true champion for our community. Over the last year, Jasmine has helped pour beer at Winter & Garden City Brewfest, and she often brings her staff or guests down to Caras Park to Out to Lunch to show her support. She has served as a volunteer painter at the Beartracks Underbridge Playspace, and she regularly attends Downtown on Tap.

2024 Committee Member of the Year: Jamie Mitchell

Jamie Mitchell is the definition of a team player, always stepping up and delivering wherever she’s needed. Jamie has served on the MDA Membership Committee for the last three years and has played a significant role in hosting the annual MDA Barbecue. Jamie puts her all into every task and does it with a smile. In here seven years with DAC, she has been the lead project manager on the building of the Missoula Merc, the AC Hotel, and the Reed Condos. She loves Missoula and is dedicated to making a difference.

2024 Board Member of the Year: Paige Livingston

Paige Livingston is a powerhouse who juggles owning one of Missoula’s most popular boutique stores, serving on the MDA Board of Directors and Executive Committee, and raising a family—all with incredible energy and heart. She’s the first to show up, the first to provide support for others, and a tireless advocate for Downtown Missoula. Paige has served on the MDA Board since 2017