Best of Essex Awards

In celebrating our 100th year, the Essex Community Club is launching a new project to recognize business and individuals with the 1st ever "Best of Essex" awards!

Voting was held by members & guests present at the 2009 Essex Community Club Annual Meeting.  We're happy to announce the 2010 "Best of Essex" awards!

Best New Business: Casey's General Store
Best Retail Business: Stitches & Baskets
Best Service Business: Tech Support Services
Best Service Business: Kirchert Electric
Best Store Front: Stitches & Baskets
Best Customer Service: Bank Iowa
Best Customer Service: Tri-Valley Bank
Best Entertainment: Essex Community School Activities & Sporting Events
Best Place to Play: Essex Golf Club
Best Landmark: Railroad Inn
Most Improved Storefront: Babe's Café
Best Pastor: Pastor James Ressegieu, Faith Evangelical Covenant Church
Best Park: Anderson Park
Best Restaurant: Babe's Café
Best Consultant: Dana Wenstrand, IMAGE, PT&C
Best Community Resource: Essex Childcare Center
Best Community Resource: Essex Lied Public Library
Best Specialty Food Retailer: Johnson Locker
Best Volunteer Organization: Essex Fire Fighters Association
Best Auto Repair: Johnny's Body Shop
Best Historian: Alice Almquist
Best Time to Play: Labor Day Weekend

The "Best of Essex" winners receive a certificate to display at their business.  They may use the recognition in advertising or business promotion all throughout the year.  Congratulations!