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Glen Ellyn Community Awards

 

Service
  • The Stuart S. Stone Citizen of the Year: Celia Rodee
  • The Paul Herwaldt Senior Citizen:  John Walker
  • Youth of the Year: Mia Palacios-Arteaga
  • Hometown Hero: Tom Van Winkle
Civic
  • D41 Educator of the Year: Jorie Dragas
  • D87 Educator of the Year: Stephen Govertsen
  • D89 Educator of the Year: Laura Lipinski
  • Firefighter of the Year: Patrick Clark
  • Library Employee of the Year: Robert Benes
  • Park District Volunteer of the Year: The Brondyke Family
  • Police Officer of the Year: Officer Brent Pacyga
  • Village Employee of the Year:  Brian Baltudis (Posthumously)
Business
  • Non-Profit of the Year Nominees
      • Bridge Communities *Winner*
      • Buffalo Theatre Ensemble
      • Glen House Food Pantry
  • Retail of the Year Nominees
      • Bench 492
      • The Bookstore of Glen Ellyn *Winner*
      • Park & Oak Design
  • Service Business Industry of the Year Nominees
      • Glen Ellyn Public Library *Winner*
      • Lush Salon
      • Marvelous Minds
  • Restaurant of the Year Nominees
      • Blackberry Market
      • Fire + Wine
      • Reserve 22 *Winner*

When:

Tuesday, March 12, 2024

5:00 pm Reception & Cash Bar

6:00 pm Dinner

7:00 pm Awards

Where:
Abbington Distinctive Banquets
3S002 Route 53 Corner of Route 53 & Butterfield Road
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137

Tickets:

$50 per person 

Table of 8 is $400.00

RSVP by March 8, 2024. No Refund after March 7. No Walk-ins.

Dress:

Cocktail Attire

Event Description:

Come join us in celebrating all things Glen Ellyn at the 60th Glen Ellyn Community Awards celebration as we honor all the amazing individuals, listen to live music, enjoy a three-course dinner, and be the first to hear the announcement of Citizen of the Year. Reserve a seat or a whole table, the entire community is welcomed and encouraged to attend!

Witness the amazing stories of what makes these hard-working public servants, teachers, businesses and incredible volunteers, both young and young at heart who dedicate their time and talents to make Glen Ellyn a wonderful community to live, learn, work, dine, shop & play for all.

2023 Business Nominees

2023 Non-Profit of the Year Top Three Nominees

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Bridge Communities

Winner

 

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Buffalo Theatre Ensemble

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Glen House Food Pantry

2023 Restaurant of the Year Top Three Nominees

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Blackberry Market

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fire + wine

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Reserve 22

Winner

2023 Retail of the Year Top Three Nominees

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Bench492

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The Bookstore of Glen Ellyn

Winner

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Park & Oak Design

2023 Service Industry Business of the Year Top Three Nominees

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Glen Ellyn Public Library

Winner

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Lush Salon

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Marvelous Minds

Entertainment

Dawn Bishop Harpist
Dawn Bishop - Harpist
Dawn Bishop will play during the awards ceremony. Her outstanding reputation as a diversified solo and ensemble harpist has established her as a highly sought after freelance musician in the Chicago area.

 Event Sponsors 

  Award Plaque Sponsors 

Backstrom Chiropractic Logo

Program Sponsor 

Chamber Gold Sponsors 

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