Holiday Rewards Program 2025

Get rewarded for shopping locally this holiday season!

Starts December 5, 2025

The Holiday Rewards program is now complete, all 200 rewards have been claimed.

$149,000 was spent at local businesses!

Thank you for shopping local this holiday season.

Read the information below to ensure your receipts are approved. Click the red button at the bottom of this page to submit your receipts.

THANK YOU for shopping local!

The Durango Business Improvement District (BID) is proud to announce that its Holiday Rewards Program will begin on Friday, December 5, 2025, coinciding with Noel Night. BID's Holiday Rewards Program is presented by Alpine Bank and sponsored by Eolus Bar & Dining.

This promotion will commence on Friday, December 5, and will conclude once all rewards have been claimed. Rewards will be given to shoppers who spend $250, $400, or $650 at local food and beverage businesses, retail businesses, personal services, accommodations, attractions, and other select businesses from the eligible business list. The more you spend, the higher the reward.

NEW THIS YEAR: The reward you will receive is a Heart of Durango Dollars digital gift card, which is accepted at over 100 businesses in Downtown and the North Main District. This allows shoppers to use their reward at any business that accepts the card. The list of locations that accept Heart of Durango Dollars is continually growing, providing shoppers with more options to spend their rewards.

Where can I use the Heart of Durango Dollars gift card? This new digital gift card BID offers is accepted at over 100 businesses in the North Main District and Downtown. Click HERE for more information on Heart of Durango Dollars and for the list of businesses that accept it.

PLEASE READ ALL THE INFORMATION BELOW. AT THE BOTTOM OF THE PAGE IS A LINK TO SUBMIT YOUR RECEIPTS.

How does it work?

Shop local at food and beverage businesses, retail stores, personal services, accommodations, attractions, and other select businesses on the eligible business list. Save your receipts and take a photo of each one. Once you have spent $250, $400, or $650, you can submit your receipts through an online form at the bottom of this page. You may use up to 10 receipts to reach the spending level, and there is no minimum amount for any receipt. The first 200 people to have their receipts approved will receive a Heart of Durango Dollars digital gift card. Heart of Durango Dollars rewards will be emailed in early January 2026. To find out of a businsss is eligible, use this Search Tool. The program begins on Friday, December 5 and concludes when all 200 rewards have been claimed.

Your reward is a BID's new Heart of Durango Dollars digital gift card, accepted at over 100 businesses in Downtown and the North Main District.

Rewards are limited! Rewards are given on a first-come, first-served basis to those whose receipts are submitted through the online form and approved by the BID staff. Submitting receipts through the form does NOT guarantee that you will receive a reward, as there are limited quantities. This page will be updated regularly with the number of rewards that remain. Each submission is checked carefully to make sure it fits the guidelines. Please read all rules below carefully. Once all 200 rewards are claimed, the program will conclude.

Rules:

There are a limited number of rewards. Submitting receipts for a reward does not guarantee a reward will be given. Rewards are provided on a first-come, first-served basis.
One entry per household. A household is considered to be anyone living in the same residence. Each entry must have full name, email, phone, and mailing address. Please enter additional names from your household if you will be submitting those receipts.
Eligible purchases begin on December 5, 2025. Receipts dated before December 5, 2025, are not eligible.
Receipts cannot be shared or submitted with someone outside your household. Receipts that are submitted need to be purchased by the person submitting the form. However, a household can combine receipts purchased by its members into a single entry. An entry for a household should include both names on the entry form (for example, Mary and Sam Smith). When you submit receipts, you confirm that you are the person who made the purchases. Violating this rule will make you ineligible for a reward.
Receipts must be submitted through the online form. Receipts cannot be mailed or accepted any other way. If you have trouble with the form, please contact one of our team members for assistance. Tanya Clegg tanyac@downtowndurango.org or Tim Walsworth timw@downtowndurango.org
To reach the spending levels, receipts can come from multiple stores. A maximum of 10 receipts will be accepted.
Receipt types - take a photo of your actual hard copy, itemized receipt. Each submitted receipt must be itemized and include the business name, address, purchase date, and sale amount. We will only accept a digital or other receipt if all the information noted above is included. PLEASE DOUBLE CHECK THAT YOUR PHOTO INCLUDES ALL THE ABOVE INFORMATION. WITHOUT THIS INFORMATION, IT WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED!
The following are NOT accepted receipts: credit card only receipts, handwritten receipts, and invoices.
BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR RECEIPT - Circle the date of purchase and total sale amount, and write your initials next to the total. Initials should match your first and last name in your submission. Receipts without initials WILL BE DECLINED!
Take pictures of each receipt separately. Each photo should match the entry. Do not combine multiple receipts from different purchases into one photo. Each photo must accompany the entry and match it. Make sure the receipt includes the business name, address, purchase date, and sale amount. PHOTOS NEED TO BE HIGH RESOLUTION PHOTOS.
When submitting receipts through the online form, enter the exact value of the receipt, including the cents and the tax. DO NOT INCLUDE ANY TIP AMOUNT.
Eligible receipts include purchases from BID businesses located in Downtown and in the North Main District, in these sectors: food and beverage, retail stores, personal services, accommodations, attractions, and other select businesses. To find out of a businsss is eligible, use this Search Tool.
Ineligible receipts include purchases from: grocery stores, gas stations, propane sales, convenience stores, drug stores, marijuana, services such as childcare, afterschool childcare programs, health care, donation to a non-profit organization, travel services, real estate transactions, and professional services (CPA, attorney, architect, dentist, insurance, health care), Automotive Sales or from any business not listed on the eligible list for this promotion. BID has the right to decline any receipt that does not meet the requirements.
A receipt can only be submitted once by a shopper. Violating this rule will automatically make both shoppers ineligible for rewards.
Heart of Durango Dollars digital gift cards will be emailed to the address provided in the online form in early January 2026. Please note that an email address cannot be changed after your form has been submitted. Make sure your email address is correct on the form, and PLEASE BE SURE TO ENTER A VALID EMAIL ADDRESS THAT YOU CHECK REGULARLY!
Must be 18 or over to participate.
BID has the right to decline any entry that does not comply with the guidelines. BID will contact any shopper by email with the reason their submission was declined. PLEASE BE SURE TO ENTER A VALID EMAIL ADDRESS THAT YOU CHECK REGULARLY! If we have a problem with your entry, this is how we will get in touch with you.
When all rewards are claimed, BID will email all participants to confirm that their submission was accepted and provide a date by which the Heart of Durango Dollars reward will be emailed. Heart of Durango Dollars will be emailed in early January 2026. PLEASE BE SURE TO ENTER A VALID EMAIL ADDRESS THAT YOU CHECK REGULARLY!
When you submit receipts, you agree to have your email added to BID's email list. You will receive occasional email announcements about BID promotions and events.
After you click submit, you will see a confirmation screen and will also receive an email confirming your entry. Check your spam or junk folders for this email confirmation if it is not in your inbox. If BID has questions about your submission, we may need to contact you. PLEASE BE SURE TO ENTER A VALID EMAIL ADDRESS THAT YOU CHECK REGULARLY!
Once you have submitted your receipts, we are not able to add any additional receipts to your submission has been completed.

What do I need to do before I submit my form?

Verify that the receipt is from an eligible business by using this Search Tool.
Circle the date of purchase and total spent. Write your initials next to the total. Do not include any tip amount in the total spent when entering the amount of a receipt.
Take a picture of each receipt separately.
You are now ready to submit your receipts. Remember to submit ALL receipts in one submission. Click the plus sign to add additional receipts.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Can I submit multiple receipts from different merchants?

Yes. You may submit multiple receipts that add up to any of the three spending levels. All receipts must be from an eligible business in the following sectors: food and beverage businesses, retail stores, attractions, accommodations, personal services, and other select businesses. To determine if a purchase if from an eligible business, use this Search Tool.

What is the minimum amount required for a receipt to be accepted?

There is no minimum amount for a receipt.

How many receipts can I submit to reach a spending level?

The maximum number of receipts allowed is 10.

How many times can I apply for rewards?

Only one entry per household. A household is considered to be anyone living in the same residence.

Are there locations that don’t count toward this program?

Yes. We are not able to accept receipts from: grocery stores, gas stations, propane sales, convenience stores, drug stores, marijuana, services such as child care, health care, after school care, donations to non-profit organization, real estate transactions, and professional services (CPA, attorney, architect, dentist, insurance, health care, dentist, eye doctor) . Any business NOT listed on the eligible business list is not part of this promotion. Any business not located in the BID is also ineligible.

BID has the right to decline any receipt that does not comply with the guidelines.

Are purchases of store gift cards eligible?

Yes. For these purchases, include the purchase receipt with the gift card receipt.

What do I need to do before I submit my form?

Verify that the receipt is from an eligible business by using this Search Tool.
Circle the date of purchase, total spent, and write your initials next to the total. Do not include any tip amount in the total spent when entering a receipt.
Take a picture of each receipt separately.
You are now ready to submit your receipts. Remember to submit ALL receipts in one submission. Click the plus sign to add additional receipts.

How will I know my submission went through?

After you submit your receipt, you will see a confirmation screen that shows your submission has been received. You will also receive an email letting you know your submission has been received. Check your spam or junk folders if you don't see this email in your inbox.

How will I know if I will receive a reward?

BID staff will review each submission carefully to confirm that it meets the guidelines. Once all rewards have been claimed, BID will email a confirmation that your submission has been accepted. Heart of Durango Dollars digital gift cards will be emailed to the mailing address provided in the submission form. BID staff will send these confirmation emails after the program ends. Heart of Durango Dollars will be emailed at the first of the year and should be received sometime in early January.

What type of receipts can be submitted?

Receipts should be an itemized, original receipt from an eligible business. The following are not accepted: credit card-only receipts, invoices, and handwritten receipts. All receipts must be submitted through the same form. Simply click the 'Add Receipt' button to add another receipt. Any gift card receipt must include the itemized receipt.

If I purchase a gift card, will that count towards my reward?

Yes, any purchase from an eligible business will count towards your reward. Business sectors include food and beverage, retail store, accommodation, attraction, personal service, or other select businesses that are eligible. Any business that is on the ineligible list will not count.

Can I purchase something online at a local merchant?

Yes, as long as the business is on the eligible business list and fits the guidelines.

When does the Rewards Program start and end?

This program will be start on December 5, 2025. The program will end when all 200 rewards are claimed.

How do we know how many rewards are remaining?

BID will update the top of this page with the number of rewards remaining on a regular basis. Please continue to check this page.

****BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR RECEIPTS, PLEASE CHECK TO SEE IF THE DATE, BUSINESS NAME, ADDRESS AND AMOUNT ARE VISABLE IF NOT TAKE A NEW PHOTO!****** THIS IS REQUIRED TO VERIFY YOUR ENTRY. DOUBLE CHECK YOUR PHOTOS BEFORE SUBMITTING THEM!

CHECK TO MAKE SURE YOUR RECEIPT IS FROM OUR ELIGIBLE BUSINESS LIST BEFORE YOU SUBMIT IT! RECEIPTS FROM NON-ELIGIBLE BUSINESSES WILL BE DECLINED!

PROGRAM WILL BEGIN ON FRIDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2025.