The SDDA is proud to have received the following awards:

1995	Became a designated Main Street Community
1997 – 2002	5,000 Volunteer Hours
1999	Award of Excellence for Downtown Streetscape plan & Implementation
2000 – 2006	Recognized annually as a Designated Main Street Community
2001	Chosen as one of the Dozen Distinctive Destinations
2002	Became the first Virginia City to win the Great American Main Street Award
2002	Recognized by Main Street as a $10 Million Community
2003	Recognized by Main Street as a $15 Million Community
2004	Recognized by Main Street as a $20 Million Community
2006	Recognized by Main Street as a $40 Million Community
2006	Received the All Star Public Improvement Project for the creation of the New Street Garage
2007	Virginia Main Street Milestone Award for $45 Million in Private Investment
2008	Virginia Main Street Award for 15,000 Volunteer Hours since 1995
2010	Virginia Main Street Award for Creating the climate for more than $50 million in private investment
2010	Virginia Main Street Award for 40,00 Volunteer Hours since 1997 equating to more than $800,000 in support of downtown revitalization
2012	Virginia Main Street Award for 65,00 Volunteer Hours since 1997.