The Hill Business Association would like to congratulate our 2009 winners of the HBA's annual Business of the Year Award and Service Award!

Congratulations to Maria Cuccia-Brand and her partner, Debbie Monolo, owners of Girasole! Girasole features unique gifts for every occasion, a beautiful historic storefront and involved, committed owners who make their presence felt throughout The Hill community.

The HBA is proud to name Girasole as our 2009 Business of the Year!

Not only did they provide the fantasic anti-pasti for our Christmas party, but it's hard to find more dedicated HBA members willing to put in countless hours of service aimed at making the neighborhood the best in St. Louis.

The HBA is proud to award Rich and Terry LoRusso the 2009 Service Award.

Although Rich may protest, but it's an award more than well-deserved.

On behalf of all of us, bravi, amici!