View the ’09 ADDA medallion Wednesday
Local residents are invited to see the unveiling of the Aiken Downtown Development Association’s 2009 Collector’s Medallion on Wednesday at 11 a.m. at the Thoroughbred Racing Hall of Fame and Museum.
This year’s medallion will feature the Thoroughbred Racing Hall of Fame. During the summer, the ADDA held a contest in which residents helped choose the new medallion by submitting suggestions to the organization.
Carla Cloud, executive director of the ADDA, said the Thoroughbred Hall of Fame won with 51 votes. Aiken Preparatory School followed with 25 votes. Other submissions included Hopelands Gardens, Coker Springs and the Aiken County Farmers’ Market.
This is the 13th year the ADDA has released a commemorative medallion. The ornaments typically represent a local landmark or popular event. Past medallions include the Morgan Circle Fountain, Old Post Office, Old Aiken Institute, Aiken County Courthouse, Best Friend Locomotive and South Boundary.
Those who made suggestions for the chosen location were entered into a drawing for medallions. According to Cloud, of the 51 winning votes submitted, three names have been drawn to receive the 2009 medallion. The winners will be announced at the unveiling.
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