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Town of Leesburg
News Release
For Immediate Release
Contact:
Debi Parry
Business Retention Coordinator
dparry@leesburgva.gov
703-737-7023
Leesburg’s Business Appreciation Award Winners Announced
The Town of Leesburg is pleased to announce the winners and honorable
mentions for the Ninth Annual Business Appreciation Awards.
Leesburg, VA (May 19, 2010) – The Leesburg Economic Development Commission is proud to
announce the winners & honorable mentions of the 2010 Business Appreciation Awards,
presented at the 9th annual Business Appreciation Reception on May 18, 2010, at the Thomas
Birkby House. Congratulations to all of the winners, honorable mentions and nominees.
The winners & honorable mentions in the nine award categories are:
New Business Award - Celebrates a new business started within the last 3 years that, while
respectful of Leesburg’s past, represents the best of the Town’s future.
Winner: Talk Loudoun
Honorable Mention: John Marshall Bank
Heritage Award - Celebrates a thriving business that has made a long-term commitment to
preserving the integrity and character of Leesburg’s Historic Downtown.
Winner: Tuscarora Mill Restaurant
Honorable Mention: China King
Ambassador Award - Celebrates a business or organization that has fostered a positive image
of Leesburg as a business location or tourist destination.
Winner: Mom’s Apple Pie
Honorable Mention: Myers Appraisal Service
Innovations Award - Celebrates a business that has brought recognition to Leesburg through
creative marketing efforts, innovative business ventures and/or unique product development.
Winner: REHAU
Honorable Mention: Image Matters, LLC
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Environmental Award - Celebrates a business that conducts or participates in activities that
benefit the environment through its business practices and policies on an on-going basis.
Winner: Döner Bistro
Honorable Mention: Best Buy
Home-Based Business Award - Celebrates the owner of an independent product- or service-
based business, operated from a residence located within Leesburg, who serves as a small
business advocate with the business community.
Winner: Milt Herd, Herd Planning & Design
Honorable Mention: Ralph Ferraiolo, Ferraiolo Fitness
Public Art Award - Celebrates a business that makes a contribution to the development of the
Town’s public art program, or actively supports the arts within the Town of Leesburg.
Winner: ArtSquare
Honorable Mention: Rust Library
Community Steward Award - Celebrates a for-profit business that participates actively in the
community by contributing its resources.
Winner: Johnson Promotions & Events
Honorable Mention: M.E. Flow Inc.
The George C. Marshall Award - Celebrates an individual who has demonstrated an exemplary
commitment to the community above and beyond business contributions.
Winner: Robert Sevila
Honorable Mention: Paul Bice
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