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HomeMy Public PortalAboutTOL PR 2015-05-05 business award nominees Town of Leesburg News Release For Immediate Release Media Contact: Betsy Fields, Research & Communications Manager bfields@leesburgva.gov  703-771-2734 Leesburg’s 2015 Business Award Nominees Announced Leesburg, VA (May 4, 2015) – The Town of Leesburg is pleased to announce the nominees for the 14th annual Leesburg Business Awards. Award recipients will be revealed at the awards ceremony and reception at 6:00pm on Wednesday, May 13, 2015, at the Tally Ho Theatre (19 West Market Street) in downtown Leesburg. “We received a great group of nominees this year,” said Marantha Edwards, Economic Development Director for the Town of Leesburg. “I know it’s a cliché, but being nominated by a customer or a colleague is an honor and speaks to the quality of the business. All of the nominees should be proud of their accomplishments. I look forward to announcing the awards winners next week!” The nominees are: Ambassador Award - Celebrates a business or organization that promotes a positive image of Leesburg as a business location or tourist destination.  Kalani Consulting, Inc.  SimbaCom  South Street Under Community Steward Award - Celebrates a business or organization that actively contributes its time, talent and resources to community improvement efforts.  Not Bossy Girls and Feed A Kid  Target Store #1874  Dr. Daphne McQuarter  Loudoun Veg Environmental Award - Celebrates a business or organization that leads or participates in activities that benefit the environment through its business practices and policies.  Loudoun Veg  The Marshall House TOL PR 2015-05-04 Leesburg Business Award Nominees Page 2 Heritage Award - Celebrates a thriving business or organization that has made a long-term commitment to preserving the integrity and character of Leesburg’s Historic Downtown.  La Villa Roma  Leesburg Diner  McLister Enterprises, LLC Home-Based Business Award - Celebrates the owner of a unique business, operated from a residence located within Leesburg.  Bow Tie Strategies  Loudoun Clear Marketing LLC  Not Bossy Girls and Feed A Kid Innovations Award - Celebrates a business or organization that has brought recognition to Leesburg through innovative business ventures, unique product development or other cutting - edge business practices.  Cutthroat Yarn  K2M, Inc. New Business Award - Celebrates a new business or organization started in the last three years that is respectful of Leesburg’s past and represents the best of the Town’s future.  Not Bossy Girls and Feed A Kid  Bow Tie Strategies  Cutthroat Yarn  Hershey’s Shake Shop  Layered Cake Patisserie LLC  Leesburg Diner  Loudoun Used Cars  Picket Fence Realty LLC  Sweetz Bakery Public Art Award - Celebrates a business or organization that contributes to the development of the Town’s public art program, or actively supports the arts within the Town of Leesburg.  Art Together LLC  Stilson Greene  Doris Kidder Veterans Affairs Award - Celebrates an individual, business or organization that supports veterans of all conflicts.  Sweats for Vets (Frank Hauer, Phil Rusciolelli, VFW Post 1177& Knights of Columbus Holy Family Council #6831)  Kalani Consulting, Inc. TOL PR 2015-05-04 Leesburg Business Award Nominees Page 3 The George C. Marshall Award - Celebrates an individual who has demonstrated an exemplary commitment to the community above and beyond business contributions.  Chris Little  Dr. Daphne McQuarter  Stilson Greene In addition to the above awards, the Rising Star Award, which celebrates a Leesburg business that has been in operation for less than one year and has set itself apart from other businesses through exemplary achievements, will be announced at the awards ceremony. The Rising Star Award recipient is chosen by the Leesburg Economic Development Commission. The 14th annual Leesburg Business Awards ceremony and reception will be at 6:00pm on Wednesday, May 13, 2015, at the Tally Ho Theatre. To RSVP, email Mary Frye at mfrye@leesburgva.gov or visit the Town website at www.leesburgva.gov/BusinessAwards. Due to space limitations, there is a two guest per business limit. # # #