Kudos and Awards

WE know that Downtown Crystal Lake is great, but it's extra-nice when others recognize our accomplishments as well!

Gem Award Winners Announced - January, 2011

The Downtown Gem Awards were created to recognize the businesses and people that have been instrumental in making our downtown the heart of Crystal Lake. These are the gems that make our downtown sparkle:

Best Dressed Window (Holiday) - The Hair Depot

Best Dressed Window (Year Round) - Lulu's Wiggin Out

Most Attractive Interior - Yours & Meyn

Front Door Award - Ms. Bossy Boots

Back Door Award - The Flag Store

Most Attractive Historic Building - Raue Center For The Arts

Best Customer Service - La Bellissima Lingerie

Best Business Neighbor - Le Petit Marche

Rookie of the Year - Mary Batson (Out of the Box)

Outstanding Business Volunteer - Kathi Etten (Market Financial)

Outstanding Individual Volunteer - Linda Jo McNown

Most Improved Building - Material Girl

Main Street Spirit Award - Char & Mark O'Meara

Outstanding Sponsor Award - Dalzell Jewelers

Manager's Choice Award - Richard Harms (Countryside Flowershop)

Premier Illinois Main Street Community -

2011 Best of the Fox (in McHenry County) Award - As chosen by readers of the Northwest Herald

Best Downtown Shopping District & Best Farmers Market

One of the Best Festivals - Johnny Appleseed

Pica Award - Presented by the Chamber of Commerce

Governor's Hometown Award - Downtown Revitalization