Village announces nominees for annual business awards

This year marks the 13th anniversary of the Village of Lombard Business Recognition Awards, an annual awards presentation sponsored by the village in cooperation with the Lombard Area Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

With a record number of nominees received this year, the nominees are as follows:

Property Stewardship Award-Awarded to a business that has impeccably maintained its buildings and/or landscape. Nominees: 2505 S. Finley Road/Pritchett Realty; 949 S. Main St., Dr. Norman Mills, D.D.S.; Beverly Properties/Westmore Apartments; Dr. Michael Colletti, D.D.S.; Lombard Body and Fender; Thomas J. Masterson and Co.; and White Castle.

Major Milestone Award-Awarded to a business that has demonstrated technology development, new products or growth. Nominees: Bella Ink Designs; Bob Long/Yorktown Mall; Chicago Soy Dairy; Kennedy Graphics; LG Electronics, Inc.; and Shell Oil/930 E. Roosevelt Road.

Business Pride Award-Awarded to a business representing the finest example of a successful, responsible company. Nominees: Art's Master Mechanics; Claim Jumper; Contours Express; DVD Investments/Glenbard Electric; Dutch Liquors; Fairfield Inn and Suites; Fairy Tales, Inc.; Dr. James Carney, D.D.S.; Potted Petals; Schweppe, Inc.; and Stevens and Tate Marketing.

Property Improvement Award-Awarded to a business that has shown striking improvement to existing or vacant properties. Nominees: 1919 S. Highland/Stahlin Group; Culver's Restaurant; Dutch Liquors; DVD Investments; Elmhurst Sleep Center; Great Clips; Lombard Hobbies; Dr. Michael Colletti, D.D.S.; Poolside Dogs; Potted Petals; Prairie Path Villas/Gap Development; Shops on Butterfield/Pehrson/Long; The Pointe at Lombard; Westin Hotel; Wiggles N Wags; and Yeager Fotografix.

Jim Bell Distinguished Developer Award Awarded to a developer of a high quality project within the community. Nominees: 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.

Customer Service Award-Awarded to a business that has demonstrated exceptional customer service. Nominees: Adobo Grill; Brio Tuscan Grille; Crown and 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; Vitas Health Care Corporation.

The winners will be announced at the Business Recognition luncheon to be held April 16. Anyone interested in attending may contact the Lombard Chamber of Commerce at (630) 627-5040 for more information or to make a reservation.