Glen Ellyn Community Awards

2023 Winners

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*

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Press Release

Voting closes February 11, 2024

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

Bridge Communities

Winner

Buffalo Theatre Ensemble

Glen House Food Pantry

2023 Restaurant of the Year Top Three Nominees

Blackberry Market

fire + wine

Reserve 22

Winner

2023 Retail of the Year Top Three Nominees

Bench492

The Bookstore of Glen Ellyn

Winner

Park & Oak Design

2023 Service Industry Business of the Year Top Three Nominees

Glen Ellyn Public Library

Winner

Lush Salon

Marvelous Minds

Entertainment

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.