Arlington Hts. names Heart of Gold honorees
The Arlington Heights Special Events Commission is proud to announce the winners of the 2010 Hearts of Gold awards, who will be honored in a community celebration at the Hearts of Gold awards dinner at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 12, at European Crystal Banquet & Conference Center, 519 W. Algonquin Road, Arlington Heights.
This awards program recognizes individuals who work or live in our community and enrich the quality of life in Arlington Heights through their generous contributions and acts of kindness. One of the goals of this program is to acknowledge individuals who typically do not receive communitywide recognition for their outstanding efforts.
Invitations are being mailed to the honorees, the people who nominated them and people who have attended previous Hearts of Gold award banquets. Everyone is welcome to attend this community celebration which recognizes the extraordinary efforts of ordinary people. The cost of reservations is $50.
If you are interested in attending, e-mail nkluz@vah.com or call (847) 368-5104.
The 2010 Hearts of Gold winners are:
&bul; Mentor — Andy Anderson, a volunteer coach of the South Middle School Science Olympiad Team.
&bul; Best Neighbors — Larry and Diana Koss
&bul; Educator — Genie Beck, Windsor Elementary School
&bul; Young at Heart — Javier Elias
&bul; Young Champion — Annalisa Baratta
&bul; Volunteer — Patricia Peery
&bul; City of Good Neighbors — Frank Appleby of The Peoples' Bank
&bul; Business Leader — Mark Rouse of Runners' Hi n Tri
&bul; Kenneth M. Bonder Beautification Heart of Gold — Javier's Sabor Mexicano Restaurant
&bul; Pam Stocking Heart of Gold — Laura Merchut