Sure, 14 winners walked out of the Chamber Gala with shiny new SAGE awards, but Bob Durkin sees excellence and progress in the sheer number of local businesses nominated.
“There are no winners and losers,” said the president of the Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce. “It’s a great opportunity for everybody to celebrate small-business successes.”
Chamber leaders announced recipients of the Scranton Awards for Growth and Excellence, or SAGE awards, during the annual Chamber Gala Friday at the Hilton Scranton & Conference Center.
A panel of volunteer community leaders and professionals sifted through 100-plus applications and selected finalists.
Here are the winners:
Best Practices in Community Involvement: Northeastern Rehabilitation Associates.
Best Practices in Customer Service: Penn Foster.
Best Practices in Marketing and Communications: Posture Interactive.
Business of the Year: Woodloch Resort.
Fastest Growing Company: Bedrock Technology.
Hometown Star: Scranton Fringe Festival, “Big Gay StorySlam.”
New and Emerging Business of the Year: Creative and Performing Arts Academy of NEPA.
Nonprofit Organization of the Year: Discovery MI Preschool.
Pride and Progress: Exterior Renovations: Borough of Dunmore (Schautz Stadium).
Pride and Progress: Interior Renovations: Penn State Scranton.
Pride and Progress: New Construction: AAA North Penn and FNCB Bank (tie).
Small Business of the Year: Lavish Body & Home.
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