St. Charles Chamber of Commerce announces award winners

Will be presented at 99th annual Charlemagne awards dinner in June

The St. Charles Chamber of Commerce on Friday announced the Community Development, Community Image and Civic Image Award winners for 2020.

These awards recognize local businesses – which are also members of the St. Charles Commerce – that have invested in the community through a new business location or significant investment and/or improvements such as interior remodeling, improved signage, exterior or structural improvements and/or new structures. These investments and improvements not only enhance the beauty and image of the community, but also drive job creation and contribute to our local economy.

Community Development Awards

The Community Development Award was created in 1989 in order to recognize significant investment in the business community by a member of the St. Charles Chamber of Commerce. This year’s winners are:

• Anthony Place @ Prairie Center, St. Charles

• Gia Mia, St. Charles

• Graham’s 318 Coffeehouse, Geneva

• Silver Glen Senior Living, South Elgin

• Urban Air Adventure Park, St. Charles

• Wahlburgers, St. Charles

Community Image Awards

The Community Image Award was created in 1978 to recognize business members who have made significant improvement(s) to their business or business location. This year’s winners are:

• Empower Women’s Health & Wellness, St. Charles

• Hemp Health, St. Charles

• Larimar Med, St. Charles

• Pride of St. Charles – 93 Octane Brewery, St. Charles

• Simply Crystal Electrolysis & Skin Care

Civic Image Awards

The Civic Image Award was created in 1993 to recognize initiatives, projects and/or individuals for their humanitarian efforts, civic endeavors or projects that enhance the community’s image. This year’s winners are:

• Lazarus House

• St. Charles Park District - Pottawatomie Shoreline Stabilization at Pottawatomie Golf Course

To take an inside look at this year’s award winners, go to stcharleschamber.com/2021Charlemagne for a video collage of the award winners. This year’s winners will be recognized and presented with their awards at the 99th Annual Charlemagne awards dinner.

While traditionally this event is held in February of each year, this year’s program has been moved and is currently planned for June 18 at Prairie Landing Golf Club in St. Charles.