Key to Success Nominees Announced by Palatine Area Chamber of Commerce

The Palatine Area Chamber of Commerce has announced nominations for the 2014 Key to Success Awards and Installation Dinner to be held on Wednesday, December 3, 2014 at The Cotillion Banquets. See the below nominees in their separate categories:

Business of the Year
Vicarious Productions
Stephens Automotive
J.P. Wood Martial Arts
Morkes Chocolates

Distinguished New Business
SportClips Haircuts
The Exercise Coach
Areté Salon
Yumz Frozen Yogurt

Business Leader of the Year
Jan Wood, J.P. Wood Martial Arts
Melanie Santostefano, Vicarious Productions
Jim Meier, MeritCorp Group, LLC
Bob Bauer, Waddell & Reed

Palatine Pride Award
Bob Kramer, Kramer Photographers
Palatine Ace Hardware
Joan Scovic, Palatine Park District

Community Organization of the Year
Palatine Park District
Little City Foundation
Bridge Youth & Family Services
Palatine-Inverness Crime Stoppers

Heart of the Community
Julie Selof, Palatine Township Senior Citizens Council
Jim Meier, MeritCorp Group, LLC
Tom & Liz Goeller, d’vine Wine & Gifts
Dr. Scott Thompson, Community Consolidated District 15
Joan Scovic, Palatine Park District
Camelia Traistaru, Signature Sweets
Larry Schmitt, BIK & Co, LLP
Hank Sobotka, Palatine Bank & Trust
Jack Lloyd & Joseph Quinn, BMO Harris Bank

Hero of the Year Award
Officer Kellie Poliquinn, Palatine Police Department
Brian Harrison, Palatine Emergency Management Agency
Nick Grasso, Palatine Emergency Management Agency
Mat Barry, P.E., Village of Palatine Public Works

Rising Star Award
Zoe Ivanov, Fremd High School Senior

Tickets are still available for purchase to attend the event. The cost is $50 for Palatine Area Chamber of Commerce members, and $60 for non-members. Tables of 10 can be purchased for $450.

The event will be held on Wednesday, December 3 from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. with entertainment and cash bar from 5 p.m. until 6 p.m. and the dinner, awards and celebrations from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m.

Email info@palatinechamber.com for more information.You can register for this event here.