Photo Credit: Kansas Department of Commerce 

 

(KMZA)--The city of Seneca has been named Kansas Main Street of the Year.

The announcement came Monday evening during the Kansas Main Street Awards ceremony hosted by the Kansas Department of Commerce in Topeka.

Representatives from the Seneca Area Chamber and Downtown Impact were on hand to accept the award. Executive Director Kylee Bergstrom says the recognition means a great deal to the community, reflecting more than 20 years of hard work and dedication from local businesses, volunteers, board members, and staff who have helped shape the downtown district.

Bergstrom also thanked Kansas Main Street for the honor, saying the group is proud of how far Seneca has come and excited about what lies ahead.

The Main Street program is a self-help initiative that supports the revitalization and preservation of downtown districts through comprehensive development strategies.

Seneca is one of 20 Main Street communities in Kansas—and among the smallest to earn the distinction.