Description

Join us for an unforgettable evening as we celebrate the outstanding achievements of Schuylkill County’s businesses and nonprofit organizations at the Schuylkill Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards Gala, proudly sponsored by Lehigh Valley Hospital-Schuylkill, a part of Jefferson Health. 

This premier event brings together business leaders, innovators, community members, and supporters from across the county to recognize the organizations and individuals making a lasting impact on our community.

Whether you’re a nominee, business leader, community partner, or proud supporter of local organizations, this is your chance to come together, celebrate success, and recognize the people who make Schuylkill County a great place to live, work, and grow.

Your Ticket Includes:

• A delicious dinner prepared by Mountain Valley Golf Course
• Yuengling beer, wine, and a signature cocktail
• DJ entertainment throughout the evening
• Opportunities to network and connect with local business and community leaders
• An evening dedicated to celebrating the achievements and contributions of our Schuylkill County community

A cash bar will also be available.

Dress Code: Come dressed to impress and celebrate an evening dedicated to excellence, achievement, and the people who make our community stronger. Formal attire encouraged. 

Event Details

Date: Thursday, October 15, 2026
Location: Mountain Valley Golf Course
Doors Open: 5:30 p.m.
Program Begins: 6:00 p.m.
Attire: Formal
Ticket: $125 per person

Registration for this event is required and will close October 9, 2026.
Cancellations after October 9, 2026 and no shows will be invoiced.

Meet the 2026 Nominees:

Business Man of the Year

• Jason Bower, Dunkin'

• Jeffrey Wessner, Tompkins Bank & Trust

• Micah Gursky, Tamaqua Area Community Partnership

Business Woman of the Year

• Laurie Sylvester, Hydro

• Mary Ann Kowalonek, Service Access and Management, Inc. (SAM)

• Tiffany Youst, Plain N Fancy

Nonprofit of the Year

• Schuylkill County Council for the Arts

• Schuylkill Technology Center

• Trials to Triumph Foundation

Entrepreneur of the Year

• Gregory Kurtz, Jr., Advanced Code Consultants

• Katrina Marx, BrainStorm Print & Design, LLC

• Samantha Roshannon, Roshannon Financial

For-Profit of the Year

• Pioneer Pole Buildings

• DM2 Security

• Signal of Eastern PA

Small Business of the Year

• 619 Collectables

• The Farm Store

• DBR Industrial Services, LLC

Young Professional of the Year

• Trey Hook, Pioneer Metal Roofing

• Alexis King, M&T Bank

• Seth Hubler, Office of Senator David G. Argall, 29th Senatorial District