St. Paul recognizes five businesses with annual award

The St. Paul City Council presented its ninth annual St. Paul Business Awards at a special meeting this week.

The award recognizes five businesses that offer essential services, engage with the community, invest in employees and demonstrate a commitment to equity and diversity.

The winners are:

• Italian Pie Shoppe, a restaurant at 1670 Grand Ave., received the “Traditions Award,” which honors a business that has been active in St. Paul for at least 20 years. The runner-up was 620 Club.

• Life Juices, a juice shop at 450 Lexington Parkway N., received the “People’s Choice Award” for excellence as recognized by St. Paul residents. The runner-up was Tease Salon.

• Lost Fox, a coffee shop, restaurant and bar at 213 E. Fourth St., Suite 100, received the “New Kid on the Block Award,” which recognizes a business that has opened in St. Paul in the last five years. The runner-up was Cancun Mexican Grill & Cantina.

• Roots Wellness Center, a behavioral and mental health service at 1916 University Ave. W., received the “Good Neighbor Award,” which recognizes businesses that have shown dedication to improving the community. The runner-up was 106 Group.

• Vikings and Goddess Pie, a bakery at 2036 Marshall Ave., won the “Alice O’Brien Award,” which recognizes women-owned businesses that have shown commitment to “equity and empowerment.” The runner-up was Phe Coffee.

A selection committee composed of past award winners reviewed applications and chose this year’s recipients.

Winners were recognized at a Tuesday special city council meeting. They will receive six digital ad spaces in the city from Clear Channel Outdoor.