On Monday September 17th, the Millville Development Corporation honored city employees, downtown merchants, artists, and volunteers who have improved Millville and its downtown. The event was held in the main gallery at the RRCA. It was a chance for folks who work hard to have fun and receive recognition. Here are some of the awards given out. Go to the links to see Videos of the award winners.
Each award was named after a popular song. The "Street Fighting Man" award was awarded to Carl Johnson
The "I am a believer" award was won by Maryann Cannon and the "You Ain't see Nothin Yet" award was give to Linda Raines She is on the 2nd part of the same video with Maryann Cannon. Bogart's Books won the "Eight Days a Week" award for being open every day of the week. The "Knockin on Heaven's Door" prize was won by Christina’s Boutique which is on the Village on High on the 500 block of High Street.Don Cossaboon-DeGregorio got the "Get Up Stand Up" award. The "You are Precisely My Cup of Tea" award was awarded to the Vintage Rose Tea Room Jim Penlyn won the "With a Little Help from my Friends" award for opening his studio and shop called JB and Me in the Art District. One of the architects of the Millvile Arts District Kim Warker won the "We Can Work it Out" award. She does deserve this award with all that she does for Millville. The next award was given to Isabelle Samuel She won the "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds" for her wonderful colorful studio and shop on High Street. The "There's No Business like Show Business" award went to Sitar Bob Price. He is holding the 2nd AnnualSEPTEMBER SHORTS FILM FESTIVAL on Friday September 28th. Our Executive Director Carolyne Krull won the "Lean on Me" award for developing strong relationships between the RRCA and Main Street Millville. Two new businesses in downtown Millville Flynn Interiors and Blac and Blue received the "Welcome to the Jungle" award for starting their businesses in Millville.Skyline Antiques received the "Staying Alive" award for having the business on the 3rd floor with no elevator.The Emcee's of the festivities were Marianne Loads and Tim Shannon. They were excellent and made the evening very fun for everyone. Marianne Loads and Allison Corson were thanked by Tim Shannon for all the work they do day in and day out for the Glasstown Arts District and Main Street. Watch this Video to find out who won the "Love Stinks" award that closed out the event
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