2025 Centre County Business Awards Recipients

Please Join Us In Congratulating The 2025 Centre County Business Awards Recipients

  • Nonprofit of the Year: Centre County Historical Society
  • ATHENA Champion Leadership Award: Rebecca Farmer Force, Marketing & Communications Specialist, Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Central & Northern PA
  • Emerging Business of the Year: AmpliFLY Video
  • Small Business of the Year: Giv Local
  • Business Leader of the Year: John Sepp, President, PennTerra Engineering
  • Business of the Year: Kish Bank


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  • "Being seen and recognized by my community as a Business Leader of the Year was an honor. I'm grateful for my amazing colleagues at KBB for being the BEST team a leader could ever hope to work with and for the Chamber for providing this important recognition for businesses and leaders across Centre County."Liz Piazza, Broker of Record, Kissinger Bigatel & Brower Realtors

  • "Receiving the ATHENA Champion Leadership Award was a powerful reminder that perseverance, grit, and showing up for others matter. I’m proud to be part of a community that values leadership, connection, and creating opportunities for others."Elizabeth Hay, Jack White Family Director, Happy Valley LaunchBox Powered by PNC Bank

  • "Winning the 2024 Business of the Year Award was both an honor and a meaningful milestone for the entire Scholar Hotels team. The award served as a powerful reminder that our efforts to invest in people, places, and purpose are making an impact in Centre County and inspired us to keep raising the bar through community collaboration and innovation."Gary Brandeis, CEO, Scholar Hotels

  • "Being recognized as last year’s Small Business of the Year was an incredible honor for The Centre County Gazette. It affirmed our commitment to local journalism and the strong relationships we’ve built within our community. This recognition motivated our team to continue serving the area with even greater passion and purpose."Tiara Snare and Staff, General Manager, Centre County Gazette

  • "Being named Emerging Business of the Year at the 2024 Centre County Business Awards was a huge honor for Antifragile Brewing. The CBICC membership that came with the award has helped us build new connections and strengthen our business as we grow here in Centre County."John Schaffer, Co-Owner, Antifragile Brewing

  • "Being recognized as Nonprofit of the Year at the 2024 Centre County Business Awards was an incredible honor for the State College Food Bank. It brought meaningful awareness to our mission of ensuring food security for our neighbors and highlighted the vital work our team and community do every day."Allayn Beck, Executive Director, State College Food Bank

Nominate a Business or Individual for the Centre County Business Awards

Help recognize excellence in Centre County! Nominate an outstanding local business or community leader for one of six prestigious Centre County Business Awards. Use the links below to submit your nomination and shine a spotlight on those making a real impact in our region.

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