2024 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. 

This award celebrates Berwyn's "Business of the Year" and its exceptional business enterprise. Mr. Ashby was responsible for the design of 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.

We are pleased to announce BMO as the winner! They have supported Berwyn businesses and residents sense they opened their doors in Berwyn. They were honored at the Berwyn Development Corporation Annual Meeting at FitzGerald’s on Wednesday, January 24, 2024

2024 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. 

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 Mario Manfredini as the 2024 winner! Mario, a devoted family man, was born and raised in the vibrant city of Berwyn. He proudly serves his hometown as a firehouse chief and is very active on many boards throughout the Berwyn community.

Mario was honored at the BDC Annual Meeting held at FitzGerald’s on Wednesday, January 24, 2024.