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October 27, 2010

GMG business awards announced

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— The Greater Mankato Business Awards & Hall of Fame winners have been announced by Greater Mankato Growth and the Convention & Visitors Bureau.

The honorees are:

Distinguished Business Award Recipient: LIV Aveda Salon & Spa.

Business Hall of Fame Inductees: Abdo, Eick & Meyers and Mankato Independent Originals.

Brian Fazio Business Education Partnership Award: YWCA Girls on the Run.

Young Professional of the Year: Nicole Schroeder.

Volunteer of the Year: Joy Kelley.

Hospitality Award: Wow! Zone.

Bring it Home Award: Laurapalooza.

CVB Volunteers of the Year: DeeDra Vosburg, Chris Schull and Chris Dehning.

City Center Partnership CityDesign Awards of Excellence:

Renovation under $1 million: Number 4 American Bar & Kitchen (Owners: Christopher Person, Patrick Person & Natasha OÕHara; Architect: Paulsen Architects).

Renovation $1-$3 million: The Graif Building (Owner: Neubau Holdings; Architect: Paulsen Architects).

New Construction $2-5 million: MinnStar Bank (Owner: MinnStar Bank; Architect: R.L. Engebretson Architects).

New Construction over $5 million: Hilton Garden Inn (Owners: Curt Fisher and Bruce Paradis; Architect: Paulsen Architects).

Facade Improvement: Two Rivers Place (Owners: Kim Schwickert and Kent Schwickert; Architect: Paulsen Architects).

Downtown Detail: Pita Pit/Rent MSU (Owners: JoRae Galli and Kyle Smith; Architect: Brunton Architects).

The awards will be given out at an event from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Nov. 16 at the Verizon Wireless Center.

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