The St. Paul City Council on Wednesday will recognize eight businesses that have made a positive impression on the city. This is the second year of the St. Paul Business Awards, which are awarded by a selection committee based on public nominations. The 2018 winners are:

Morelli’s Market on Tedesco Street, which receives the Traditions Award for operating in the city more than 20 years.

Caydence Records and Coffee on Payne Avenue is recognized as the New Kid On the Block, which honors a business that has opened within the last five years.

Afro Deli on West 7th Place receives the Large Business Excellence Award, which recognizes a business with at least 50 employees that cares for its employees and community.

A Backyard Farm, at various St. Paul locations, receives the Small Business Excellence Award, which recognizes companies with fewer than 50 employees.

Eyes All Over on West Seventh Street receives the Alice O’Brien Award for a woman-owned business that is committed to equity and empowerment.

Hmong Elder Center on Rice Street receives the Reflecting St. Paul Award, which honors a business owned by a person of color that is committed to equity and empowerment.

The Heritage Tea House Boutique on University Avenue receives the People’s Choice Award, which is chosen based on the number of nominations.

Wet Paint on Grand Avenue receives the St. Paul Open for Business Award, which was created by the selection committee to honor a business that exemplifies excellence across multiple categories.

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Trump backs proposed deal to keep TikTok operating in US The awards were created last year by St. Paul council members Dai Thao, Rebecca Noecker and Jane Prince as part of the city’s “Open for Business” initiative. The selection committee included representatives of Securian Financial Group, Tongue in Cheek Restaurant, Dayton’s Bluff Community Council, the Neighborhood Development Corp., the Neighborhood Development Alliance, the East Side Neighborhood Development Company, African Economic Development Solutions and the Highland Business Association.

For more information, visit stpaul.gov/bizawards.