Tampa Convention Center nominated for city awards

The Tampa Convention Center has been nominated for a pair of awards handed out by the Tampa Downtown Partnership.

According to a news release issued by the city, the center is up for the Public Sector Project Award and the Activation Spaces award.

The Urban Excellence Awards from the partnership “celebrate organizations, projects and events that have contributed toward creating a unique, vibrant and diverse environment in Downtown Tampa.” Other categories include the Private Sector Project Award, Downtown Collaboration Award, Landmark Development Project Award, Downtown Experience Award and the Arts & Culture Award.