I've test driven the Edge and while I didn't care for the whole "My Touch" thing, the car is a significant step forward. It drove very well and it was nicely finished inside and out. I can certainly see how it won it's catagory.
In terms of the Cruze, I've walked around and sat in one in the showroom but not driven one. It strikes me as a good,decent design in a segment crowded with good decent designs. From the reviews I've read it's power and handling are competitive but not remarkable. I guess I don't see it as a standout (unless you only compare it to what it replaced.)