NORWICH – Local restaurant owner Dave Shull has been named recipient of the 2017 Norwich Business Improvement District's (BID) Commitment to Community Award.

The BID's Commitment to Community Award is given annually to an individual, or individuals, that the BID Board of Directors feels has shown exceptional commitment to the local community, said BID Executive Director Ann Coe.

"Dave is someone that consistently gives back to our community regardless of pay or recognition," said Coe. "It was an honor to present him the award at our 2017 annual meeting."

Shull was honored at the BID's annual meeting on Wednesday, October 25 at Wild Owl Café in Norwich.