Sykesville, Maryland America’s Main Street Winner

VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA – Independent We Stand has announced Sykesville Main Street in Sykesville, Maryland as the $25,000 winner of the 2020 “America’s Main Streets” contest. A record-setting 1.5 million total votes were cast by the public nationwide in the fifth annual contest. Hope’s Main Street had made the Top 10 final round. Prescott was also an entry in the contest. The organization said the “COVID-19 pandemic drove voters to support small businesses that would benefit from winning the contest. Sykesville garnered unprecedented votes and its nonprofit Downtown Sykesville Connection (DSC) now plans to dedicate prize winnings to the DSC’s nonprofit activities and programs for the sustainability of its 44 downtown small businesses.”

Sykesville is a quaint small town, home to 4,400 residents with a vibrant downtown area rich in history, art displays and annual events programmed by the DSC. Located along the Patapsco River, the former railway hub celebrates and preserves its rich history through attractions like the S&P Railway model train displays and the Little Sykes Railway Park. Sykesville is also a state and nationally dedicated Main Street Community.

“Winning this contest is about more than just adding another accolade to our already wonderful list of accomplishments as a Main Street program. It allows us to provide even more support to our local business community in a time of dire need,” explains Julie Della-Maria, executive director of Downtown Sykesville Connection. “Along with an existing microgrant program with the Town of Sykesville, we plan to use our cash prize to help our members get through the coronavirus crisis.”

The Hope Downtown Network says, “Congratulations! Thank you for voting for Hope! The awareness raised and the votes of encouragement and support were priceless! Let’s continue “voting” for Hope! Support your local community and you will win every time!”