AURA Candle Bar Press, Awards & Media Features:
AURA Candle Bar and Bodnar Design recognized as branding of the year from Graphic Design USA:
https://www.bodnardesign.com/aura-candle-bar
https://gdusa.com/2020-gdusa-american-graphic-design-awards/
WGN News provides a behind the scenes look with AURA Candle Bar and why AURA is a top destination for Things To Do In Chicago:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6g8axl3IwFM
https://wgntv.com/video/more-with-aura-candle-bar-on-southport/9788705/
https://www.yahoo.com/news/picking-perfect-personal-scented-candle-000237566.html
The Local, is a Chicago‑based video series that spotlights standout neighborhood businesses, culture, and lifestyle experiences across the city and beyond.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SeT83M9ZpGU
EnjoyIllinois.com is the official tourism website for the state of Illinois, offering comprehensive travel inspiration, trip planning tools, and guides to attractions across the state. Enjoy Illinois named AURA Candle Bar as a top destination for travelers and a special date experience.
https://www.enjoyillinois.com/plan-your-trip/travel-inspiration/galentines-day-in-the-prairie-state/
Awards & Recognition:
YELP People Love Us
Yelp “People Love Us” Award (2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025)
AURA Candle Bar has been honored with Yelp’s “People Love Us” Award for five consecutive years, a distinction given to businesses with exceptional guest satisfaction and consistently outstanding reviews. This recognition reflects the high‑quality, immersive experience our guests enjoy year after year.
Top Local Workplace Award (2024 and 2025)
For the second year in a row, AURA Candle Bar has been recognized as one of the nation’s Top Local Workplaces, standing out among more than 150,000 businesses nationwide. According to Homebase Human Resources, “AURA Candle Bar leads with what matters to our professional collection of Scent Consultants: trust, clear communication, exceptional training and development, and a workplace that is beautiful, creative, and allows each person to shine while providing an elevated experience for our guests.”
This honor reflects the heart of AURA, a team of extraordinary individuals who show up for each other every day, creating a workplace where artistry, hospitality, and human connection thrive. We are deeply grateful for this recognition and even more grateful for the remarkable people who make AURA Candle Bar a place where people genuinely want to be.