Business owners pose for a group photo with city officials

DEARBORN — The City Beautiful Commission honored 14 businesses for their efforts to promote Dearborn pride through maintaining or enhancing the appearance of their properties.

“Attractive businesses add to the appeal of Dearborn and help to bring in more homeowners, visitors and customers,” the commission said in a statement.  

Mayor Jack O’Reilly joined City Beautiful commissioners at a ceremony in March to present the Business Standard of Excellence Awards for 2015 to the following:

All Pro Nissan of Dearborn, 24501 Michigan Avenue

Arab American National Museum, 13624 Michigan Avenue

Brome Burgers & Shakes, 22062 Michigan Avenue

Captain Jay’s Fish & Chicken, 2657 Telegraph

Citgo Station, 7954 Greenfield

Dearborn Glass Academy, 25331 Trowbridge

Fourteenth Avenue Cartage Co, 4401 Stecker

Green Brain Comics, 13936 Michigan Avenue

John D. Dingell Transit Center, 21201 Michigan Avenue

Member Focus Credit Union, 6246 Chase

Metro Storage, 6470 Wyoming

Retro Image, 14246 Michigan Avenue

Tim Hortons Café & Bake Shop, 21203 Michigan Avenue

Westborn Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, 23300 Michigan Avenue

Chairing the Business Awards for the City Beautiful Commission were Kathleen Malone and Deb Seder.

In addition to businesses, the City Beautiful Commission also honors homeowners for the care they take to maintain their property through its Residential Standard of Excellence program, and acknowledges people who creatively decorate their houses for the Christmas season.

The Commission also sponsors events in public and private schools in Dearborn, including annual Cleanup Parades and other environmental awareness programs.