Capannari Awards
Super-rich, super-delicious Capannari Ice Cream has been recognized on local, state, and national levels. Capannari Ice Cream has also been recognized as a company for their innovation & creativity and for their dedication & commitment to the community, to their employees, and to their customers.
Ice Cream Awards
“Top 5 Mail Order Ice Creams”
Saveur
July 2015
“Top Pick, Awesome Ice Cream”
Chocolate Hazelnut Ganache
Bon Appetit Magazine
June 2010
“Best Ice Cream
in Chicago”
Chicago Magazine
August 2002
“Best in Nation”
Black Raspberry Chip
Mint Chocolate Mousse
Malted Butter Fudge
10-Year Aged Madagascar Vanilla
Visa Black Card Magazine
Summer 2013
“Best Ice Cream” Readers Choice Award
The Daily Herald
2008 – 2021
Top 10 “Best Scoops” in America
Good Morning America
June 2008
“America’s Best Scoops”
Lick-the-Bowl Cake Batter
10-Year Aged Madagascar Vanilla
Redbookmag.com
May 2013
“Top 6 Best Artisanal Ice Creams to Order by Mail”
Bon Appetit
May 2010
“Top Ten Ice Cream Destinations in America”
AmericanAirlines.com
July 2009
“Best Sweet Treats”
WGN-TV Chicago’s Best
July 2013
“Best Ice Cream Shop in Chicago”
Red Tricycle Chicago
Totally Awesome Awards 2013
The Ultimate Guide to Gourmet Ice Cream Essential Mail Order Pints
10-Year Aged Madagascar Vanilla
Details Magazine
June/July 2013
Chicago’s “50 Sweet Scoops”
Chocolate Mint Mousse
Brownie Batter
TimeOut Chicago Kids
June/July 2011
Award of Excellence for Vanilla & Chocolate Ice Cream Red Ribbon Honors
University of Florida
National Ice Cream Retailers Association
November 2008
Blue Ribbon Honors
Clemson University
National Ice Cream Retailers Assoc.
November 2007
“Best Classic Ice Cream in Chicago”
TimeOut Chicago
2007
“Top Sundae Places in America”
More Than a Month of Sundaes
by Michael Turback Red Rock Press
June 2006
“Top Pick in the Country”
Midwest Scoops
by Michael McGarry
July 2005
Award of Excellence for Vanilla Ice Cream
National Ice Cream Retailers Assoc.
November 2004
Cream of the Crop Ice Cream Shops in the Country
Everyone Loves Ice Cream
by Shannon Jackson Arnold
July 2004
“Top 20 Treasures to Visit in Illinois Before You Die”
The Daily Herald
October 2003
Business Awards & Distinctions
Enterprising Woman of the Year Katie Dolan Dix
Enterprising Magazine
March 2016
Enduring Business Award (open 5 or more years)
Mt. Prospect Economic Development Commission (EDC)
October 2015
Blue Ribbon Small Business Award – Regional Finalist
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
March 2015
Business Leader of the Year Katie Dolan Dix
Northwest Suburban Education to Careers Partnership
April 2011
Outstanding Business Partner for 2011 Capannari Ice Cream
Prospect High School
May 2011
2005 Influential Women in Business Katie Dolan Dix
Business Ledger
December 2005
Business of the Year Capannari Ice Cream
Mt. Prospect Chamber of Commerce
December 2004
2004 Award for Business Excellence, Emerging Entrepreneurial Companies
Business Ledger Newspaper
March 2004
2004 Award for Business Excellence – Leading Workplace “Where You Want to Work”
Business Ledger Newspaper
March 2004
Mt. Prospect’s Shining Star Award
Mt. Prospect Chamber of Commerce
February 2004