This year’s recipient of the Main Street Executive Director of the Year Award is Marilou Suszko from the Main Street Vermilion program.
Marilou has a “creative energy” that can be felt by everyone she comes into contact with. The pandemic did not deter her from upholding the values of preservation and revitalization.
Here is just a small list of the projects Marilou has taken on: The Business Connection, Business Showers, successfully managing two CDBG grants, year-round marketing efforts to attract community members, Post Card Project, new trash receptacles and waterfront upgrades for Vermilion.
Marilou values collaboration and organization to effectively help run the Main Street Vermilion program. She does so with grace and an admiration that others recognize and appreciate.