• Berwyn Community Awards

  • Nominations for
    2026 Berwyn community awards 
    OPEN in November 2025 

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  • Inaugural Berwyn Non-Profit Award

    Award to Honor a Berwyn Based Non-Profit

  • The Berwyn Non-Profit Award has been created to honor and give recognition to the passion and impact of a Berwyn based non-profit organization. This award celebrates Berwyn’s “Non-Profit of the Year” and its commitment of improving and enhancing the City of Berwyn, its community, and residents. This commitment to the betterment of Berwyn is fueled by passion, expertise, and hard work.

    The BDC is pleased to announce the Pav YMCA as this year’s winner! The Pav YMCA was founded in 1970 and sees nearly half a million people enter their facility every year. The Y has programs for everyone regardless of age, income, or background- creating an opportunity to learn, grow and thrive. Their Scholarship Program ensures no one is ever turned away due to their inability to pay membership fees.

     

  • 2025 George W. Ashby Award Recipient

    Award for Business Excellence

  • The George W. Ashby Award for Business Excellence is a local honor named after one of Berwyn’s distinguished early architects. Mr. Ashby designed every grade school in Berwyn, as well as J. Sterling Morton High School.

    The award is given annually to one Berwyn based business that presents a professional and favorable image to Berwyn, provides quality goods or services, maintains a visually appealing space, and practices high-quality customer service to its patrons.

    The BDC is pleased to announce Flapjack Brewery as the 2025 George W. Ashby Award recipient! For over the past decade, Flapjack Brewery has provided high-quality service, fostered a welcoming atmosphere, and supported the Berwyn community.

  • Past Winners Past Winners

    2010 Olive or Twist Restaurant & Martini Bar

    2011 James & Williams Jewelers 

    2012 Paisans Pizzeria & Bar

    2013 Autre Monde Café & Spirits

    2014 World’s Largest Laundromat 

    2015 Big Guys Sausage Stand 

    2017 Vesecky’s Bakery 

    2018 Culver’s 

    2019 The James Joyce Irish Pub 

    2020 MacNeal Hospital 

    2021 Dan's Bike Shop

    2022 Berwyn’s Violets Flower Shop

    2023 W3Body A Women's Gym

    2024 BMO

    2025 Flapjack Brewery

     

  • 2025 Charles E. Piper AWARD RECIPIENT

    AWARD FOR AN OUTSTANDING BERWYNNER

  • The Charles E. Piper Award is awarded annually to those individuals selected for recognition of their business achievements and/or their contribution to the economic vitality of the City of Berwyn. Mr. Piper was an attorney and one of Berwyn’s first residents and businesspersons.

    This award celebrates Berwyn's "Business Person of the Year" and their exceptional contribution of time, talent, and treasures to the betterment of Berwyn.

    We are pleased to announce Diane Salemi of Republic Bank of Chicago as the 2025 award recipient! Diane takes a very active role in the Berwyn Community by supporting local businesses, volunteering at special events and BDC committees.

  • Past Winners Past Winners

    1985   Frank R. Kasper
    1986   Robert L. Anderson, Jr.
    1987   Renato Turano
    1988   James W. Reilly
    1989   Paul Dinolfo
    1990   Thomas G. Shaughnessy
    1991   Jack R. Kubik
    1992   Vlasta Sneberger
    1993   Edward A. Karasek

    1994   Kenneth E. Cechura
    1995   Joseph J. Pav
    1996   George Lykouretzos
    1997   Richard Romani
    1998   William J. Hlavacek, Sr.
    1999   Roger C. Forcash
    2000   Lawrence D. Bell
    2001   Stanley D. Loula
    2002   Robert Jacklin, Sr.

    2003   Jon Fey
    2004   Randy Womack
    2005   Alba Lovero
    2006   Tom Benson
    2007   Dorothy Chiero
    2008   William Hlavacek, Jr.
    2009   Scott Lennon
    2010   Michelle Bednarz

    2011   Aimee Sordelli
    2012   Robert J. Lovero
    2013   Marlene Comella
    2014   Jousef Mondragon
    2015   Nora Laureto
    2017   John Aranza
    2018   Edward Garcia
    2019   Ann Mackin
    2020  Sandra Figatner, Donna Greenwald and Lynn White
    2022   Peggy Rose Kwiatek

    2023 Pete Fejzuloski

    2024 Mario Manfredini 

    2025 Diane Salemi