Lombard to recognize businesses at awards luncheon
Lombard is adding another surprise to this year's annual business recognition event -- a new award.
After reviewing a record number of nominations, organizers decided that one business needs to be singled out for special recognition.
"Their story was so unique," said Trustee Dana Moreau, who chairs the village's economic and community development committee.
That business will be spotlighted today during Lombard's 13th annual Business Recognition Awards luncheon.
Today's event, which is hosted by the village and the Lombard Area Chamber of Commerce and Industry, starts at 11:30 a.m. at the Carlisle, 435 E. Butterfield Road, Lombard.
Other businesses and property owners will be honored for property stewardship, technological advancements, property improvements and more.
"It was a nice mix of businesses from the historic district downtown and the Yorktown (Center) area," Moreau said.
Village President William Mueller said it's important to show appreciation to the businesses that support the community by providing products, services, jobs and more.
"I've always felt the mom-and-pop businesses are the backbone of a community," Mueller said. "They're the ones who really support the community."
Mueller said the awards are Lombard's way of saying "thanks" to those businesses.
The nominees for the Property Stewardship Award are Pritchett Realty, dentist Norman Mills, Beverly Properties, dentist Michael Colletti, Lombard Body & Fender, Thomas J. Masterson & Co. and White Castle.
Major Milestone Award nominees are Bella Ink Designs, Bob Long/Yorktown Center, Chicago Soy Dairy, Kennedy Graphics, LG Electronics Inc. and Shell Oil.
Business Pride Award nominees are Art's Master Mechanics, Claim Jumper, Contours Express, DVD Investments/Glenbard Electric, Dutch Liquors, Fairfield Inn & Suites, Fairy Tales Inc., dentist James Carney, Potted Petals, Schweppe Inc. and Stevens & Tate Marketing.
Property Improvement Award nominees are Stahlin Group, Culver's Restaurant, Dutch Liquors, DVD Investments, Elmhurst Sleep Center, Great Clips, Lombard Hobbies, dentist Michael Colletti, Poolside Dogs, Potted Petals, Gap Development, Pehrson/Long for The Shops on Butterfield, The Pointe at Lombard, Westin Hotel, Wiggles N Wags and Yeager Fotografix.
The nominees for the Jim Bell Distinguished Developer Award are Chase Bank/V-Land, DVD Investments, Elmhurst Sleep Center, Fifth/Third Bank, Prairie Path Villas/Gap Development, St. John's Lutheran School and Westin Hotel.
Nominees for the Customer Service Award are Adobo Grill, Brio Tuscan Grille, Crown & Glory Inc., Effigy Salon, Mr. Z's Supermarket, Pet Photos, Potted Petals, RA Sushi, Schroeder's Ace Hardware, Signs by Tomorrow, Southern Exposure, State Farm Insurance, Tower Printers, TownePlace Suites by Marriott and Vitas Health Care Corp.