Downtown Ferndale gained new national recognition Tuesday, May 4 when it was named winner of the Great American Main Street Award (GAMSA) at the National Main Street Conference in Oklahoma City.

Recognized for its extended revitalization effort and unwavering determination to create a sustainable business district, the Ferndale Downtown Development Authority is the first Main Street Oakland County program participant to bring home the GAMSA and the third in the state to be so honored since the award began in 1995.*