Heart of Buffalo Grove Finalists Named

The and co-sponsor have announced the finalists for the . These awards honor individuals and businesses for their dedication and service to the Buffalo Grove community.

Finalists include:

Above & Beyond — Ed Baker, Mike Brown and Linda Rosen

Business Philanthropy — Drew Olbur, ; Pete Panayiotou, ; and Marilyn Wagner,

Community Volunteer — The Jerod Loeb Family, Jim Papreck and Nancy Winter

Environmentally Friendly — Katie Devogelaere, Kristi Smith and Jeff Weiss

Senior Volunteer — Calli Dusell and Larry Wankovsky

Teach & Inspire — Amy Gluck, Howard Green and Dean Klassman

Youth Volunteer — Buffalo Grove Hammer AZA, Alexander Wziontka

Community members are invited to honor the finalists at the Heart of Buffalo Grove awards dinner on Nov. 19 at the . Award winners in each category will be announced during the event. Check-in and socialization begins at 6 p.m., with dinner and awards beginning at 6:30 p.m.

Admission is $30 per person and includes dinner (chicken piccata, pasta primavera or kid’s meal), champagne toast and cash bar. Music will be provided by Arnold Martin Music. To register or for more information, visit buffalogrovechamber.org or call 847-541-7799.