You're Invited: Thursday, February 19th, 2026 | OMNI Hotel | Doors Open at 5:30PM
Join us at the 7th annual State of Downtown presented by AEP Texas and the 6th annual Downtowner Awards.
The Downtowner Awards: Top 3 Finalists Purchase Tickets Here
SOCIAL BUTTERFLY OF DOWNTOWN Sponsored by Social Butterfly Media Consulting:
Jessica DeLeon
Sean Batt
David Munoz
HOST(ESS) OF THE GULF COAST Sponsored by Visit Corpus Christi:
Sergio Espinosa
Liz Smith
Caitlin Shook
BEST NEW BUSINESS:
Marcel's On the Grove
Streat Corner Kitchen
Community Grocery
FRIEND OF ARTWALK Sponsored by Andrews Distributing:
Jason Smith (CCPD)
Connie Severa (CATS MARKET UNA)
Miranda Ysassi (CC DOG MAMA)
GOOD VIBES ONLY Sponsored by Hilliard Center:
Dalilah Maldonado
John Garcia
Bar Under the Sun
BEST ARTISTIC INFLUENCE Sponsored by GST:
Matthew Meza
Alexis Puga
Kaleigh Glover
BEST DOWNTOWN EVENT Sponsored by HBS:
Brunch Club @ BUS
Dia de los Muertos Festival
Corpus Christi Food Truck Festival
DOWNTOWNER OF THE YEAR Sponsored by AEP Texas:
Debbie Noble
Richard Lomax
Casey Lain
Sponsored By:
Best Artistic Influence Award by Global Stage Techs - K Space Contemporary
Best New Business Award by United Corpus Christi Chamber - Marty McPies
Good Vibes Only Award by American Bank Center - Debbie Noble
Host(Ess) of the Gulf Coast Award by Visit Corpus Christi - Casey Ortiz
Social Butterfly of Downtown Award by The Social Media Butterly - Orlando Narvaez
Friend of ArtWalk Award by H-E-B - Bar Under the Sun
Best Downtown Event Award by HBS - St. Paddy's Festival
Downtowner of the Year Award by AEP Texas - Martin Flores
State of Downtown Recap
Take a trip down memory lane and check out all the fun that was had during the previous State of Downtown presented by AEP Texas.
Presenting Sponsor
Thank you to our 2026 State of Downtown presenting sponsor, AEP Texas. Through their support, we are able to host State of Downtown and reflect and celebrate the accomplishments our community has made together in 2025!
Downtowner Award Sponsors
Thank you to our 2025 Downtowner Award Sponsors! Through their support, we are able to recognize and celebrate the extraordinary individuals, businesses, artists, entertainers, connectors, and events that help made Downtown Corpus Christi the most vibrant downtown on the Gulf Coast in 2025!
State of Downtown Supporting Sponsors & Partners
Thank you to our 2026 State of Downtown partners that made the event possible through their contributions and partnership.