January 19, 2013

Concorde Banquets, Kildeer, IL

2012 Excellence Awards

Celebrating the Accomplishments in our Communities

The Lake Zurich Area Chamber of Commerce (LZACC)  is proud to announce the award recipients for the 2012 Excellence Awards.  The awards banquet wasl held on Saturday, January 19, 2013 at Concorde Banquets in Kildeer with 200 area business, political, and community leaders present.

The LZACC Excellence Awards recognize achievements in the areas of business, education, government and not-for-profit organizations for their efforts to make the Lake Zurich Area a better place in which to live and work. Nominations were made by chamber members, local residents and government entities.   (Award recipients denoted in maroon with **)

Thank you to our Entertainment Sponsors:   

Business of the Year

Honors a Lake Zurich Area Chamber of Commerce business or organization that has made a positive impact on the Lake Zurich Area during the last 12 months by demonstrating: •Support and involvement in the Chamber •An ongoing commitment to quality products and service •Business growth •Innovation •Involvement in, or support of community •Philanthropy •Significant improvement to facility •Support of employees •Other special recognition either within the community or field of business

2012 Business of the Year Nominees

**Jack Edgar, DDS, Hawthorn Woods Family Dental, Hawthorn Woods

John Chiarelli, Knights of Columbus Queen of Peace, Council 3954, Lake Zurich

John Sfire, The Fidelity Group, Lake Zurich

Teri Elliott-Burke and Lynn O'Brien, Women's Physical Therapy Institute, Lake Zurich

Nancy Needham, Melon Ink Screen Print& Embroidery, Lake Zurich

James Iverhouse, Lake Zurich Goodyear, Lake Zurich

Citizen of the Year

Honors a citizen who has made significant contributions to the betterment of the community during the last 12 months in the areas of: • Leadership •Philanthropy •Public Service •Volunteerism •Having a positive influence on the lives of others and the community.

2012 Citizen of the Year Nominees

**Claire Slattery, Mindful Mix, Lake Zurich

Nancy Needham, Melon Ink Screen Print, Lake Zurich

Lynn O'Brien, WoMen's Physical Therapy Institute, Inc., Lake Zurich

Earl "Curley" Stark, Police Department, Lake Zurich

 

Educator of the Year

Honors an individual in the educational or training profession who for the past 12 months has demonstrated a commitment to the highest standards and practices and improvement of the educational experience by encouraging creativity, giving selflessly, and inspiring others to excel while contributing to the overall educational community. 

 

2012 Educator of the Year Nominees

**Regina Hope, Isaac Fox School- CUSD 95, Lake Zurich

David Proffitt, Lake Zurich High School, Lake Zurich

 

 Chamber Volunteer of the Year

Honors that Chamber member representative who during this past year has given selflessly and contributed significantly to the success and growth of the Chamber of Commerce through their involvement.

2012 Chamber Volunteer of the Year Nominees

**Nancy Needham, Melon Ink, Lake Zurich

Ken Grooms, Grooms Insurance, Lake Zurich

Justin Pathmann, Pathmann Construction Mgmt, Hawthorn Woods

Ken Grooms, Grooms Insurance, Lake Zurich

Janet Dobson, Kemper Lakes Golf Club, Kildeer

 

Samuel R. Mitchell Director of the Year

Honors that Lake Zurich Area Chamber of Commerce Director who during the past year has best met the challenges of leadership and exceeded expectations as a member of the Board of Directors.

2012 Samuel R. Mitchell Director of the Year Nominees

**Ken Grooms, Grooms Insurance Associates, Lake Zurich

Justin Pathmann, Pathmann Construction Management, Hawthorn Woods

Phil Guerrero, PMG Wealth Management, Hawthorn Woods

Anna Berman, Trilogy School of Performing Arts, Lake Zurich

Chris Geimer, Chris Geimer Designs, Lake Zurich

Janet Dobson, Kemper Lakes Golf Club, Kildeer

Tony Tinaglia, Interface Financial, Lake Zurich

Lucy Prouty, Ela Township, Lake Zurich

LZACC Presidents Awards

Presented for outstanding achievement with the Lake Zurich Area Chamber of Commerce in 2012:

Janet Dobson, Kemper Lakes Golf Course, Golf Outing Chairperson and board member

Muffi Painter, Lake Zurich Area Chamber of Commerce, staff