Dave and Dawn Alwan, along with their company, Echo Valley Meats, are a growing success because of common sense judgment, hard work, leading by example, giving back to the community and above all, finding passion in life – all of which has been recognized by these significant awards and appearances:
- ABC’s “Shark Tank”- Invited for a second appearance, taking the deal with Mark Cuban (2015)
- Distinguished Entrepreneur Award from Turner School of Entrepreneurship and Innovation at Bradley University (2015)
- Client of the Year from International Services, Inc. (2015)
- ABC’s “Shark Tank”-Successful auditions and first pitch (2012)
- Business of the Year by International Profit Associates Business Today Magazine (2008)
- Small Business of the Year Award from the Peoria Area Chamber of Commerce (2006)
- 40 Leaders Under Forty, Central Illinois (2005)
- Distinguished Citizen Award from the Peoria and Bartonville Police Department (2004)