Main Street Awards Main Street is a vital program that tackles the complex issue of downtown and neighborhood revitalization while highlighting the community's history and other resources. Mannington Main Street attended the 2012 West Virginia Main Street Awards and Reception held at the Cultural Center at the Capitol Grounds in Charleston and received honors from Governor Earl Ray Tomblin and the West Virginia Development Office. The Main Street Members honored were: Volunteers of the Year - Carol and Lester Haught Public Official of the Year - Terry Starsick Board Member of the Year - Becky Williams Business Person of the Year - Melissa Cross A First place Innovation award of $15,000 in the small Main Street community category, was given to the organization for the "Local-Motive" Historic Train Depot business incubator plan. Phase one of the project will include a feasibility study and training for entrepreneurs interested in starting small businesses within the area.  The organization was also awarded $1,090 for organizational training. I Love My Town Mannington Main Street began a special youth program designed for local youth to promote volunteerism, community pride, and project implementation steps. The 6 week program funding, $2,500.00, was awarded to Main Street in 2011 to create an innovative program within its community through the West Virginia Development Office. The participants were given cameras to carry out their project ideas and create video presentations, as well as develop visual projects for a panel of judges. Congratulations team Green Town!!! The winners of the 2012 I Love My Town Youth Program were awarded $500.00 to complete the area on the corner of Market Street and Water Street. Team "Green Town" was awarded the funding which included this mural to brighten the area.

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