2017 MVMA Winner – Milestone
Thousands of ballots have been cast, the results tabulated, and now we present the winners of the 2017 Merrimack Valley Magazine Awards. This spring, the top picks in all categories were chosen by our readers via our online voting platform. Thank you to everyone who took the time to vote and congratulations to all the winners!
Milestone Award – 5 Years
Buono Bistro
You don’t have to travel all the way to the Boston’s North End to experience classic Italian cuisine. Choose from their extensive list of signature martinis before enjoying elegantly prepared dishes such as gnocchi gorgonzola and lobster ravioli. Big portions, a killer eggplant al forno and friendly service make this milestone award well-deserved.
220 Sutton St.
North Andover, Mass.
BuonoBistro.com
Milestone Award – 10 Years
Burtons Grill & Bar
Burton’s Grill is the place to go for cuisine from the traditional to the innovative. Perfect for power lunches, after work socializing and fine wine, Burton’s offers paleo, vegetarian and gluten-free options as well as classic American cuisine. Take-out is always available and several locations feature seasonal outdoor patios.
North Andover, Peabody, Burlington, Westford and Hingham, Mass.; Nashua, N.H.
BurtonsGrill.com
Milestone Award – 20 Years
Enterprise Bank
When it first opened, Enterprise Bank quickly gained a reputation for providing full-service banking to community residents and businesses. With success came growth. Headquartered in Lowell, Enterprise Bank now has branches throughout the Merrimack Valley and continues to advance its mission of kindling the entrepreneurial spirit, while ensuring that its employees regularly give back to the community by volunteering for a variety of organizations.
Multiple locations throughout the Merrimack Valley and beyond.
EnterpriseBanking.com
Milestone Award – 30 Years
Whirlaway Sports Center
Named after a 1941 Triple Crown Winning Race Horse, Whirlaway Sports Center has a decades-long reputation for serving the area’s running and athletic community. The center offers gait and biomechanical analysis for patrons, as well as experienced assistance from its knowledgeable staff. Their heated golfing range is open year-round.
500 Merrimack St.
Methuen, Mass.
WhirlawaySports.com
Milestone Award – 40 Years
Middlesex Community College
MCC has been providing affordable education to diverse students for decades. Their mission has grown to include an emphasis on inclusive learning and workforce development as well as student and employee wellness. With more than 70 degree and certificate programs, MCC has achieved this milestone by providing a vital service to learners throughout the valley.
Bedford and Lowell, Mass.
Middlesex.Mass.edu
Milestone Award – 50 Years
Northern Essex Community College
50 years is a major milestone, and yet NECC seems to only be gaining momentum. Classroom-centered faculty, modern facilities and cutting edge academic support services mean that NECC serves both nontraditional and traditional students of many backgrounds. Over the past few years NECC has expanded its Lawrence campus and developed innovative partnerships with four-year colleges to expand their degree offerings.
Lawrence and Haverhill, Mass.
NECC.Mass.edu
Milestone Award – 75 Years
Andover Country Club
A championship golf course, premier dining and event facility, tennis club and members bar have earned the Andover Country Club its elite status. It is also a sought-after wedding venue, where guests enjoy bars and lounges, fireplaces, dance floors and floor-to-ceiling windows showcasing the club’s pristine grounds.
60 Canterbury St.
Andover, Mass.
AndoverCountryClub.com
Milestone Award – 100 Years
MSPCA at Nevins Farm
If you are an animal lover looking to adopt a new pet or a volunteer who wants to help those still looking, visit the MSPCA at Nevins Farm. But there’s more. The farm sponsors animal safety classes and dog training, and also hosts a wide number of special events including plant sales, fun runs, ice cream socials and craft beer tastings so that you can have fun while doing good deeds and helping out our furry friends.
400 Broadway St.
Methuen, Mass.
MSPCA.org
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