Incentives vary year to year, but typically include:
Recognition by the Village President and Trustees at a Village Board meeting
Front page article on the Village Messenger newsletter (delivered to nearly 10,500 residences and business in Lake in the Hills)
Business of the Year vinyl banner for display
Rights to display winning year and category logo on any business publications
Featured on the Gordon Larsen Award page on the Village's website
Winning announcement press release
Promotion throughout various Village publications and social media
Complimentary parade spot in the annual Summer Sunset Festival parade over Labor Day weekend (weather permitting)
Who can nominate my business and how do they do so?
Nominations can be made by anyone. They can be any patron or employee of your business, regardless if they are a resident of Lake in the Hills or not. To submit a nomination, visit www.lith.org/gordonlarsen.
Can I nominate my own business?
Yes! Businesses may apply for the awards as themselves even if they have not received a nomination from an employee or patron. All applications and nominations will be taken into consideration.