Waco Downtown Redevelopment Website Earns National Pinnacle Award

Published November 09, 2026

Decorative image of the website homepage, and Cori Madewell, the City Webmaster with the award.

The City of Waco’s Downtown Redevelopment website received the 2026 Pinnacle Award for Best Microsite or Special Site Feature from the National Association of Government Web Professionals (NAGW).

Serving as a central information hub for Waco’s 12–20-year downtown redevelopment initiative, the award-winning website provides project updates, development resources, historical preservation stories, and opportunities for community involvement. Interactive maps, videos, project renderings, and feedback tools help residents, businesses, and stakeholders explore the City’s redevelopment vision and stay engaged throughout the process.

Some of the Judges’ comments included:

“Very well done! Content is well curated and clearly written. Provides an easy-to-understand explanation of the project, how it will develop, what decisions are being made, and how to participate.”
“The team's commitment to transparency and community engagement really comes through.”
“I really enjoyed learning about this project and would love to visit Waco once it is completed.”

Congratulations to Cori Madewell, the City of Waco Webmaster, and to all the supporting staff that helped to make this award happen, all For the Love of Waco!