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 - February 2010

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) - Out of the Box

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

Most Attractive Interior - Mum Floral Design

Front Door Award - SweetPea Cakes

Back Door Award - Crystal Lake Bank & Trust

Most Attractive Historic Building - Williams Street Public House

Best Customer Service - Benedicts La Strata

Best Business Neighbor - Georgio's Chicago Pizzeria & Pub

Rookie of the Year - Lisa Reiplinger (Giftology)

Outstanding Business Volunteer - Sue Dobbe (Dobbe Marketing & PR)

Outstanding Individual Volunteer - Linda Jo McNown

Most Improved Building - Ms. Bossy Boots

Main Street Spirit Award - Lynne & Fred Wickham (Wickham Interiors)

Outstanding Sponsor Award - Northwest Herald / Shaw Suburban Media

Manager's Choice Award - Ann Nevills (Clix)

Premier Illinois Main Street Community -

2010 Best of the Fox (in McHenry County) Award - As chosen by readers of the Northwest Herald

Best Downtown Shopping District & Best Farmers Market

An impressive number of businesses in Downtown Crystal Lake were also winners.  Click here for a complete list.

Pica Award - Presented by the Chamber of Commerce

Governor's Hometown Award - Downtown Revitalization