Big Winner for Top Pizza Family Night Fund-raiser

The top prize for the Top Pizza fund-raiser April 13 went to Roberto's, but the big winners of the night were students in Elmhurst District 205. Proceeds from the evening were more than $3,000, which will go to future Thiems grants, targeted projects and other initiatives to benefit Elmhurst public schools.

More than 300 participants enjoyed sampling pizzas from nine of Elmhurst’s favorite pizzerias. The event was hosted by the Elmhurst District 205 Foundation, and York National Honor Society and foundation board of director volunteers doled out pizza samples for tasting. Attendees then cast ballots for their favorites in several categories. The opinions of loyal pizza fans and foundation supporters unable to attend were also counted through online votes.

On behalf of all students and teachers in Elmhurst, the District 205 Foundation Board of Directors would like to thank all of the pizzerias that participated.  Without their generous donations and participation in this friendly competition, this delicious fund-raiser could not have happened.

Lisa Fanelli, foundation executive director, said, “Just as these pizzerias have supported education in Elmhurst, let’s support them with our ongoing patronage.” 

The following restaurants participated:

• Lucia's Gourmet Italian

Thanks also go to Cookies Fresco for their delicious cookies and Solo Cups for their paper products.

The complete list of winners and runners-up follows:

OVERALL TOP PIZZA WINNER:  Roberto’s                                                Runners Up: Mamma Maria’s, Fratello’s, Lucia’s

Best Cheese Pizza Winner:  Mamma Maria's                                            Honorable Mention: Roberto’s

Best Sausage Winner: Roberto's
Honorable Mention: Pazzi di Pizza

Best Specialty Winner:  Fratellos                                                              Honorable Mention: Pizza Palace

Best Crust Winner:  Roberto’s                                                                  Honorable Mention: Mamma Maria’s

Best Sauce Winner:  Mamma Maria's                                                        Honorable Mention: Roberto’s 

The District 205 Foundation plans on making this an annual event. Join them next April for a return of this tasty evening.