Heart of Buffalo Grove Awards Finalists Named
Winners will be announced at a Nov. 10 award ceremony.
The Buffalo Grove Area Chamber of Commerce and co-sponsor Buffalo Grove Bank & Trust have announced the finalists for the Heart of Buffalo Grove Awards. These awards honor individuals and businesses for their dedication and service to the Buffalo Grove community.
Finalists include:
Above & Beyond
- Jerod Loeb
- Larry Reiner
- Steve Rusin
Business Philanthropy
- Drew Olbur - Wiener Take All
- Stu Cohen – Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria
- Pete Panayiotou – Continental Restaurant
Community Volunteer
- Mike Brown
- Jan Obrand
- Sam Shulman
Senior Volunteer
- Kenneth Falk
- Eugene Kukla
- Senior Advisory Council Board – Buffalo Grove Park District
Teach & Inspire
- Valerie Gangware
- Susan Snell
- Stan Zoller
Together We Can
- BG Days Committee
- BG Singers
- Saint Mary Men’s Club
Youth Volunteer
- Cub Scout Pack 36
- Avi Samuels
Community members are invited to attend the Heart of Buffalo Grove Awards Dinner on Nov. 10 at the Arboretum Club. Check-in and social time begins at 6:30 p.m., with dinner and the award program at 7 p.m. Admission is $30 per person and includes dinner (chicken, butternut squash ravioli or kid’s meal), champagne toast and cash bar.
The event will include a performance by OMNI Youth Theater and a brief presentation by Jay Krames of OMNI Youth Services on the importance of community volunteerism.
Register online at www.buffalogrovechamber.org or call the Buffalo Grove Area Chamber of Commerce at (847) 541-7799 for a reservation form or more information.
Rick Kahen
9:02 am on Wednesday, October 3, 2012
i love seeing Avi Samuels nominated for the Youth award. A very bright young man who will be a future leader & and will continue to advocate for people with disabilities.
Truly an inspired choice !
DeAnn Glover
4:32 pm on Wednesday, October 3, 2012
Congratulations to all the recipients of the Heart of Buffalo Grove Awards.