2024 Community Pioneering Spirit Award Winners

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Ace Hardware & Pet Supply -Owner and President Mark Driscoll

Paison’s Pizza and Grill Co. – Owner Annette Theobald

Awarded on Saturday July 27th at the Sugar Grove Corn Boil

The Sugar Grove Chamber is proud to sponsor the 2024 Community Pioneering Spirit Award.  This award program recognizes outstanding contributions by those who continually give their time, dedication, and talents to the Sugar Grove Community.  The award is a way to show gratitude and encourage continued involvement, fostering a culture where generosity and commitment are cherished and rewarded.  Nominees of this award can be individuals, groups, or businesses.

Today, the chamber gathers to recognize and celebrate two exceptional businesses.  In general, local businesses are crucial to communities for several reasons.  They help boost the local economy by creating jobs, paying taxes, and reinvesting profits back into the community.  They often engage more deeply with their communities, supporting local causes and events.  This fosters a stronger community spirit.  They also tend to offer more personalized services and build stronger relationships with customers, leading to higher customer satisfaction.

When the chamber was defining this award, we wanted it to be known that it is not just a symbol of achievement.  The Pioneering Spirit embodies the essence of innovation, determination, and a profound commitment to making a positive impact in our community.

The Sugar Grove Chamber Board is honored to award Sugar Grove Ace Hardware & Pet Supply and Paisano’s Pizza and Grill Co. with the 2024 Community Pioneering Spirit Award. Both of these businesses have demonstrated extraordinary generosity through their volunteering of time, support for community projects, and events, and financial support.  Their dedication to serving others has not only uplifted individuals and families but also enriched the fabric of our community and exemplifies, the pioneering spirit.  Their collective impact extends far beyond the immediate beneficiaries of their generosity.  They have set an inspiring example of how each of us can contribute to building a more passionate and supportive community.  As we honor these remarkable business leaders, let us also reflect on the power of kindness, empathy, and the ripple effect that their actions create.  Their pioneering spirit serves as a beacon of hope and a reminder that together, we can overcome challenges and build a better tomorrow.

Please join the Chamber in applauding Mark Driscoll, owner and President of Sugar Grove Ace Hardware & Pet Supply and Annette Theobald owner of Paisano’s Pizza and Grill Co. for their outstanding contributions!

Let us continue to be inspired by their dedication and let their actions motivate us to make a difference in the lives of this community.  If you would like to make a nomination for next year’s award, please reach out to the chamber of commerce.