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Centre County Business Awards

The annual Centre County Business Awards celebrate businesses and individuals’ achievements and contributions to Centre County. 

Join us on Thursday, October 23 as we celebrate the 2025 Centre County Business Awards nominees and announce the recipients of these prestigious awards. From innovative startups to established industry leaders, this annual event highlights the businesses and individuals making a lasting impact in our region. 

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Submit a Nomination for the 2025 Centre County Business Awards

Do you know a business or leader who deserves the spotlight? Help us honor excellence in Centre County business by submitting a nomination today! Nominations are open for the 2025 Centre County Business Awards across multiple categories.

Please note that all nominees must be CBICC members at the time of nomination and selection—with the exception of the Emerging Business of the Year category.

Click here to view our membership directory.

Nominations close on Friday, September 5, 2025.

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“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.”
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Allayn BeckExecutive Director, State College Food Bank
"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."
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Elizabeth HayJack White Family Director, Happy Valley LaunchBox Powered by PNC Bank
“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.”
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Tiara Snare and StaffGeneral Manager, Centre County Gazette
“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.”
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Gary BrandeisCEO, Scholar Hotels
"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
John SchafferCo-Owner, Antifragile Brewing
“Being seen and recognized by my community as 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
Liz PiazzaBroker of Record, Kissinger Bigatel & Brower Realtors

2025 Sponsorship Opportunities

Sponsorship of the Centre County Business Awards is a high-visibility opportunity to align your brand with the values of innovation, leadership, and community impact. Support one of the most anticipated business events in Centre County by becoming a sponsor in one of the following categories: 

  • Marketing Sponsor
  • Award Sponsor
  • Musical Sponsor
  • Dessert Sponsor
  • Contributing Sponsor

For sponsorship inquiries, please contact:

Benita Rannie, Event Coordinator

benita@cbicc.org 

Become a Sponsor

Thank You to Our 2025 Sponsors

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Celebrating the 2024 Award Recipients

Congratulations to last year’s winners! These individuals and organizations exemplify excellence in business, leadership, and service in Centre County:

We look forward to celebrating even more trailblazers in 2025!

Photos: 2024 Centre County Business Awards