Leon & Lulu Receives Community Service Award

August 16, 2010  by in UnCategorized   

By Home Furnishings Business in Community/Charitable Support on August 17, 2010

Home furnishings retailer Leon & Lulu received a special award for support of non-profits at the 59th Annual Retailer Excellence Awards in New York City.

Mary Liz Curtin, co-owner of Leon & Lulu, Clawson, Mich., accepted the Special Award for Service to the Community, a surprise category created especially to recognize Leon & Lulu's achievement of hosting 65 in-store events in 2009, the majority of which supported local nonprofits.

Hosted by Gift & Decorative Accessories at The Lighthouse at Chelsea Piers, the event attracted hundreds of industry leaders from around the country who were in town to attend the New York International Gift Fair.

The judges also crowned Curtin "Queen of Quite a Lot" in recognition of her unforgettable personality and approach to business.

"I encourage other retailers to support local charities any way they can," Curtin told the gathering. "It makes you feel great, broadens your reach and every charity needs as many friends in the business community as possible."

Leon &  Lulu is a 15,000 sq.ft. home furnishings, gift and accessories destination in metropolitan Detroit located at 96 W 14 Mile Road in Clawson, Michigan.