Key to Success Award Nominees Announced by Palatine Area Chamber of Commerce

Posted December 07, 2019 10:00 pm

Vicarious Public Relations

The Palatine Area Chamber of Commerce will honor individuals, businesses and organizations who've made a positive impact on the greater Palatine community at its Key to Success Holiday and Awards Event on Friday, December 13, 2019.

"We offer sincere congratulations to all the nominees who are making important contributions, and a difference in our local community-business and otherwise," said PACC Executive Director Steven Gaus.

In addition to the awards presentation, a tasting showcase of local cuisine and sweet treats will be featured at the event from the following establishments: Cousin Subs, Tap House Grill, Los Taquitos Taco Shop, Durty Nellies, Gianni's, Gordon Food Service, Pizza Bella, Nothing Bundt Cakes Kildeer, Morkes Chocolates and The Grand at Twin Lakes (who is also providing an open beer and wine bar).

There are four awards for individuals and four for businesses and/or organizations among the honors given out at this annual event.

The Key to Success 2019 nominees are:

Key to Success Business of the Year (11+ employees)

-Andigo Credit Union

-Baird and Warner Palatine

-Durty Nellie's

Shining Star Business of the Year (10 or less employees)

-Brandt Financial Concepts, Inc.

-Vicarious Multimedia

New Business of the Year

-Christie's Dairy Delights

-Innate Life Chiropractic

-J2 Massage

-Los Takitos Taco Shop

-The Grand at Twin Lakes

Business Leader of the Year

-Chandini Duvvuri

-Jan Wood

-Laura Wenger

-Lorrene Conino

-Melanie Santostefano

Chamber Volunteer of the Year

-Deb Gabriel

-Jan Wood

-Jim Meier

-Julia Tarnorutskaya

-Kate Johnson

-Tom Von Schaumburg

Community Volunteer of the Year

-Bobbie Desprat

-Carol Brandt

-Jim Hader

-Julie Selof

-Michelle Rushing

-Steve Collelo

Community Organization of the Year

-Asian Human Services

-American Cancer Society

-Palatine Jaycees

-Palatine Rotary Club

Youth Rising Star Award

-Edward Nieman

-Nataly Pancyk

-Rhea Makkuni

-Rim Reis

The event will take place on Friday, December 13, 2019 from 5:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. at The Grand at Twin Lakes, 920 E. Northwest Highway in Palatine.

This event is open to all PACC members and the general public, but tickets must be purchased in advance. Please visit palatinechamber.com to register, or call 847-359-7200.

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