Can-Do Spirit Awards

Visit Dallas is excited to continue the Can-Do Spirit Awards to showcase the best and brightest in our community – local visionaries and game-changers who embody the Maverick, Can-Do Spirit that sets Dallas apart – or as we lovingly call them, Can-Doers!

Know a local Can-Doer? We need YOUR help. Nominations are now open for the 2025 Can-Do Spirit Awards which will be announced this October.

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Criteria:

Eligible Dallasites should represent at least one of the core Dallas brand pillars:

A diverse community of people - a rich tapestry of cultures
Creative culinary influence - our unique recipe
Arts and entertainment - an unwavering commitment
Future-facing innovative audacity - a bold city that takes big swings
Iconic sports culture - locally revered, globally recognized

Nominees must be individuals who are 21 years of age or older and currently work or reside within Dallas city limits. Full Terms & Conditions.

Process:

Nominations are open until 11:59 p.m. CT on August 8, 2025. Nominees will be evaluated by the Visit Dallas Brand Identity Committee to select finalists. The public will then vote on these finalists between September 1 and October 10 to identify one individual in each Brand Pillar to be recognized by Visit Dallas with a Can-Do Spirit Award. The winners will be announced during the Visit Dallas Annual Meeting in October.