The Leesburg Economic Development Commission, Mayor Kelly Burk and members of Town Council presented the annual Leesburg Business Awards on May 1.
The event was held at the Home2 Suites by Hilton in Leesburg with about 150 people in attendance.
Leesburg Economic Development Director Russell Seymour thanked business owners for their role in making the town a “destination of choice.”
“Leesburg is a quality place to live, work and visit and it is thanks to you all,” he said.
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Burk agreed, adding “you are what makes Leesburg so special.”
“To start a business and invest your time, your love, money and energy is so amazing, and we really appreciate you and I so admire you,” Burk said.
Awards were presented in six categories. Nineteen businesses and individuals were nominated.
WINNERS
— ResQ BBQ (Community Ambassador Award)
— Double X Archery (Innovations Award)
— Burn Boot Camp Leesburg (New/Expanding Business Award)
— The Global Local (Arts and Culture Award)
— The Ladies Board of Inova Loudoun Hospital (Non-Profit/Philanthropic Award)
— Alexandra Gressitt, Thomas Balch Library (The George C. Marshall Award)
— Yudrio, Inc. (The People’s Choice Award)
NOMINEES
COMMUNITY AMBASSADOR AWARD
— ResQ BBQ
— The Body, Birth and Baby Center
INNOVATIONS AWARD
— Double X Archery
— Yudrio, Inc.
NEW/EXPANDING BUSINESS AWARD
— Burn Boot Camp Leesburg
— Enlighten Nutrition, Counseling and Care
— Integrative Healthcare for Women
— Shake & Bops Botanical Cafe
— Shear Love Pet Spa
— Sparkle Strands Fairy Hair
— The Dental Co. of Leesburg
ARTS AND CULTURAL AWARD
— Creations by KK
— The Global Local
NON-PROFIT/PHILANTHROPIC AWARD
— Best You Best Me
— The Ladies Board of INOVA Loudoun Hospital
— The Loudoun Laurels Foundation
THE GEORGE C. MARSHALL AWARD
— Alexandra Gressitt
— Joylyn Hannahs
— Tina Johnson
