Downtown Wheaton Association presents awards, new board members

Posted May 15, 2014 11:00 pm

Daily Herald staff report

Pam Strand, left, and Elisabeth Sochacki of Strand Fitness accept the Spirit of Downtown Wheaton award. Courtesy of the Downtown Wheaton Association

Awards were presented and newly elected board members were introduced April 23 at the Downtown Wheaton Association's annual membership meeting.

Four honors were awarded based on votes cast by association members:

• Downtown Wheaton Business of the Year - Suzette's Creperie

• Spirit of Wheaton Award - Elisabeth Sochacki and Pam Strand, owners of Strand Fitness

• Volunteer of the Year - Jason Sandquist of Ivy Restaurant

• Facade of the Year - Bella Roba

The public was invited to vote for the People's Choice Award. There were three winners:

• Wear & Share - First place

• Serene Teaz - Second place

• Clarice's Creating Beautiful Looks - Third place

Richard Card of Jeans and a Cute Top was elected for a second term as director of the association. Newly elected members of the board include Beverly Fishleigh of Tasting DeVine, Paul Rodriguez of Suburban Music, and Mike Burke of The Bank Restaurant.

In May, Ronald Diener will be appointed to the association's board of directors. Councilman Thor Saline will take over as the city's representative on the board of directors.

Employees of Suzette's Creperie accept the Business of the Year award from the Downtown Wheaton Association. Courtesy of the Downtown Wheaton Association

Jason Sandquist of Ivy Restaurant is all smiles after receiving the Volunteer of the Year award from the Downtown Wheaton Association. Courtesy of the Downtown Wheaton Association

Kate Roche, of Wear & Share at 139 N. Hale St., proudly displays her First Place People's Choice Award from the Downtown Wheaton Association. Courtesy of the Downtown Wheaton Association

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