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2010 Lorain County Beautiful Awards
Congratulations to the 2010 Lorain County Beautiful finalists and winners! The Lorain County Beautiful Awards has been recognizing properties for their beauty and aesthetic contribution to the overall quality of life in LorainCounty for the past eighteen years.
New Building
Any newly built commercial, public, religious or recreational
property completed after January 2007.
Project Building Budget up to $3 Million
- Dovin and Reber Jones Funeral & Cremation Center, Amherst
- The Firelands Archaeological Research Center, Amherst
- Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church, Elyria
- New Bethel Primitive Baptist Church, Lorain
- RSM/DaVita Dialysis Center, Amherst
- Vermilion Valley Vineyards, Henrietta Township - Winner!
- Walend’s Classic Cars, Vermilion
- Wellington Eagles #2051 Clubhouse, Wellington
Project Building Budget over $3 Million
- All Pro Freight Stadium, Avon
- The Barbara and Mike Bass Library/Community Resource Center, Elyria
- East College Street Project, Oberlin - Winner!
- French Creek YMCA, Avon
- Keystone Pointe Health & Rehabilitation, LaGrange
- Bertram & Judith Kohl Building, Oberlin
- Our Lady Queen of Peace, Grafton
- Paws By The Lake, Avon Lake
Green Building
Any residential or non-residential building (interior and/or exterior) that
demonstrates sustainability by increasing the building’s efficiency and
reducing its non-sustainable resource reliability.
- The Barbara and Mike Bass Library/Community Resource Center, Elyria
- East College Street Project, Oberlin
- Bertram & Judith Kohl Building, Oberlin - Winner!
- Lorain County JVS Farmhouse, Oberlin
- Trail Magic, Home of Carl and Mary McDaniel, Oberlin - Winner!
- Xtreme Performance, North Ridgeville
Renovation
Any building or site that impacts neighborhood/downtown revitalization through exterior repair, alterations, and additions.
- 501 Broad St. Building, Elyria
- Ace’s Grille, North Ridgeville
- Bleser Park Aquatic Center, Avon Lake
- Center Ridge Health Campus Assisted Living Apts, North Ridgeville
- The Feve, Oberlin
- First United Methodist Church, Wellington
- Gateway Plaza, North Ridgeville
- K-Cream Korner, Lorain
- LifeCare Ambulance Building, Amherst
- Lorain County Collection Center, Elyria
- LorMet Community Federal Credit Union, Oberlin - Winner!
- Miller’s Ice Cream, Henrietta Township
- Nancy’s Main Street Diner, Grafton
- Presti’s of Oberlin, Oberlin
- Sliman’s Sales & Service, Amherst
- Spring Valley Golf & Athletic Club, Elyria
- Strip Steakhouse, Avon - Winner!
- U.S. Coast Guard, Station Lorain
- Wellington’s Community Park Splash Pad, Wellington
Landscaping
Any exceptional commercial, public or religious landscaping project.
- R.W. Beckett Corporation, North Ridgeville
- Brian-Kyles Construction, Sheffield Township
- Carriage House Bakery & More, Avon
- Days of Yore Herb & Flower Farm, Wellington - Winner!
- E.J.Q. Home Health Care, Elyria
- Emerald Woods Golf Course, Columbia Station
- Lighthouse Village, Lorain
- North Coast Bearings, Avon
- Ray’s Auto & Truck Service, Avon
- Riverdog Retreat, Henrietta Township - Winner!
- Stonebridge Creek, Avon
Community Service
Any volunteer project for the betterment of the community such as community
garden projects, beautification teams, etc.
- 9/11 Memorial Garden of Empowerment, Avon Lake Key Club and Kiwanis Club
- Avon Garden Club, Park at Heritage Square, Avon
- Avon-On-The-Lake Garden Club, Peter Miller House Museum, Avon Lake
- Cascade/Furnace Blockwatch Community Garden, Elyria - Winner!
- Cross Community Church Block Watch, N. Abbe Rd. Median Project, Elyria
- Eaton Township Rain Garden, Eaton Township
- Lorain Police Memorial, Lorain
- Moore House Museum Gardens, Lorain
- Morgan Street Bridge Railing Project at Oberlin Heritage Center, Oberlin
- North Ridgeville Garden Club, Olde Towne Hall, North Ridgeville
- Settlers’ Watch, Lorain - Winner!
- VFW Memorial, Columbia Station
- Zion Community Development Garden, Oberlin
The 2010 Lorain County Beautiful Awards were brought to you by Lorain County Heritage and Visit Lorain County with the generous support of the Community Foundation of Lorain County.
The 2010 Lorain County Beautiful Awards are sponsored by:
The Oberlin Inn, Lorain County Community Alliance, PuLse Magazine, WKYC TV
2008 LorainCounty Beautiful Award Winners:
New Building (under $750,000): New Russia Township Cemetery Service Shelter
New Building (over $750,000): Bathhouse at Lakeview Park, Lorain
Green Building: Copper Creek of Amherst and Centennial Estates, Avon Lake
Renovation: The Pipe Yard, Lorain and Marsha L. Heinke, CPA, Inc. Property, Grafton
Historical Rehabilitation: Lorain County Transportation Center, Elyria and Interlocking Railroad Tower, Grafton
Landscaping: Currant Village, Avon Lake and Morningside at Martin's Run, Lorain
Community Service: Elyria Veterans Memorial and Joe Skodny Family Project
View the 2008 Finalists Presentation
View the 2007 Nominees & Award Winners
The mission of LorainCounty Heritage is to preserve, promote and provide education about LorainCounty’s unique history, culture, arts and natural environment.
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