Celebrate Outstanding Development Projects

The Community Pride Design Awards program is accepting nominations for outstanding projects that demonstrate quality development and enhance our community. Projects completed from 2008 to June 30, 2009 are eligible. Deadline to submit a nomination form (PDF - 923K) is July 31, 2009. A public ceremony will be held on November 13 to recognize the award-winning projects.

Good design is a collaborative effort involving many diverse perspectives including developers, architects, builders and community members. Clark County and the City of Vancouver recognize this effort annually with the Community Pride Design Awards. Since 1996, more than 100 projects have been honored, representing commercial, industrial, residential development, public facilities and restoration efforts. For more information about this program, please contact Désirée de Monyé, (360) 397-2375 ext. 4165 or desiree.demonye@clark.wa.gov

Nomination form (PDF - 923K)

Nine projects were honored at the 2008 Community Pride Design Awards ceremony for their innovative approach to architectural design, community enhancement, public facilities, and commercial development. Award winners are:

Cpt. Wm. Clark Park at Cottonwood Beach
Columbia Credit Union - Washougal
The Columbian Building
Gaiser Hall Renovation
Grand Central Retail Center
Marshall Community Center
Mary Firstenburg Family Center
Vancouver Land Bridge
Washougal Downtown Improvements

Four projects received an Honorable Mention:

• Amboy Middle School
• Battle Ground Village Phase I
• Cold Creek Industrial Park
• Jeremiah's House

Award ceremony video

Cpt. Wm. Clark Park at Cottonwood Beach 3200 Index Street, Washougal With spectacular views, this park provides a scenic destination offering a variety of amenities. Video

Columbia Credit Union - Washougal 271 C Street, Washougal Sustainable design contributes to a healthier community and promotes environmental awareness. Video

The Comunbian Building 415 W. 6th Street, Vancouver An environmentally responsible building design that adds to the energy of a revitalized neighborhood. Video

Gaiser Hall Renovation 1933 Fort Vancouver Way, Vancouver The newly renovated Gaiser Hall creates a gracious northern gateway to the campus and is now the hub of student services for Clark College. Video

Grand Central Retail Center 2420 Columbia House Boulevard, Vancouver This retail center's village-like atmosphere creates an environment that promotes community interaction and connection. Video

Marshall Community Center 1009 E. McLoughlin Boulevard, Vancouver This renovation along with new sustainable features and upgraded facilities makes this community center a wonderful gathering place.. Video

Mary Firstenburg Family Center 9414 NE Fourth Plain Boulevard, Vancouver New home to Innovative Services NW where all programs are efficiently housed together in a state-of-the-art building. Video

Vancouver Land Bridge Pedestrian Bridge over SR14, Vancouver This stunning circular serpentine bridge blends with its natural surroundings and interpertive and artistic elements that preserve Vancouver's rich history. Video

Washougal Downtown Improvements Downtown Washougal This project re-establishes the downtwon core as an ecomonically viable, walkable and livable city grounded in sustainable development practices. Video

Previous Award Recipients

2008 Committee Members:

Betty Sue Morris, Board of Clark County Commissioners
Timothy Buckley, Greenstone Architects
Ericka Carlsen, Building Industry Association
David Commeree, New Tradition Homes
Mike Conway, Wallis Engineering
Helen Devery, J.D. White Company
Dorothy Harrington, City of Battle Ground
Roy Heikkala, Rite Menter Investments
Karl Johansson, Johansson Architecture, PC
Ron Lee, Architects Barrentine.Bates.Lee
Jordan Meade, Building Industry Association
Greg Pagel, Clark Public Utilities
Dave Smith, Washington State University
Larry Smith, Vancouver City Council
Dean Sutherland, Clark Public Utilities
Bud VanCleve, Hazel Dell Neighborhood Association
Clark County Community Development
Alan Boguslawski
Désirée de Monyé
Susan Ellinger
Jim Muir
City of Vancouver
Mike Merrill
Greg Turner
Susan Willmott

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