Collegeville Main Street Program Design Committee
to Award First Golden Brush Award

The Collegeville Main Street Program Design Committee will honor Marie Altieri of the Irish Shop with the first Golden Brush award on Tuesday, June 16th at their monthly Board of Director’s meeting.  This award presumably signifies the start of what will become a regular occurrence as Main Street property owners begin improving their facades.

The award was developed by the Design Committee to acknowledge those who have done an exceptional job in maintaining, renovating, or updating their Main Street Property.  Says Cindy Whitby, co-chair of the Design Committee, “The building was dull and boring before Marie made all those improvements, and now it looks wonderful.  She went ahead and did it all on her own.”  

Marie was chosen by the Collegeville Main Street Program Design Committee because she took the initiative to improve her property by painting, installing an awning, displaying appealing signage, as well as creating attractive window merchandising.

Recipients of the Golden Brush Award receive a gold brush to be displayed prominently for others to see.  A removable sign will also be placed in front of their property announcing that they are winners of the award.  The sign will undoubtedly encourage folks to stop in and inquire about the award as well as extend their congratulations.  

The Design Committee hopes to begin awarding grants to property owners within the identified Main Street district once approval and funding are received from the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development.  This grant money will spur interest in improving properties and assist in the costs associated with enhancements.  

For more information on the Golden Brush Award, the Collegeville Main Street Program or to get involved on the committee, please contact Linda Flederbach, Main Street Manager, at (610) 454-1050 or e-mail manager@collegevilledevelopment.org.