Photo by Sydney Cromwell
Katherine McRee and Susan Day, owners of The Lili Pad. The Lili Pad was named a quarterfinalist in the eighth annual Independent We Stand Small Business of the Year nominations on Nov .19.
The national small business movement, Independent We Stand, announced The Lili Pad of Vestavia Hills is a quarterfinalist of the eighth annual Independent We Stand Independent Small Business of the Year or “Indie Award” on Nov. 19. This announcement precedes Small Business Saturday on Nov. 24, encouraging holiday shoppers to support small businesses. Independent We Stand asks consumers to take it a step further by only supporting small businesses versus big boxes and national chains.
“This year’s quarterfinalists represent the nation's favorite independent businesses who go above and beyond to support their local economies,” said Bill Brunelle, co-founder of Independent We Stand. “This award is our way of honoring the hard work they do every day to contribute to their communities.”
The Lili Pad is one of 25 quarterfinalists from across the country. Voting is now underway at IndieBizAward.com through Dec. 16. Voters may visit the website to place up to three votes each day from the same IP address.
The 2018 Indie winner will receive prizes with a combined value of more than $25,000, including:
Branding, advertising and public relations makeover from independent advertising agency — The Meridian Group — valued at $25,000.
A $1,000 STIHL equipment certificate.
A plaque to display at winner’s business.
Public relations and social media recognition.
Quarterfinalists receive an Independent We Stand Premium Membership, for life, as well.
Independent We Stand announces the winner of the Indie Award on Dec. 19.
For more information on The Lili Pad, visit facebook.com/thelilipad/. For more on “Indie,” go to indiebizaward.com.
Submitted by Katherine McRee
