2020 Virtual Diamond Awards

Chamber of Commerce Virtual Diamond Awards

 

The Meadville-Western Crawford County Chamber of Commerce has announced that this year’s Diamond Awards will be presented virtually through a pre-recorded video showcase on Tuesday, June 23, at 7:00 PM, on the Chamber’s YouTube channel. The awards are normally presented in April as part of the Chamber's Annual Dinner which had to be cancelled because of the COVID-19 shelter-in-place order for the state of Pennsylvania.
 
Christa Lundy, executive director of the Chamber says, "The Chamber is delighted to be honoring these deserving individuals, nonprofit organizations and businesses that are doing so much for our community. There are so many wonderful acts happening, especially during this pandemic. That is why we are looking forward to recognizing these Chamber members who have been doing remarkable things throughout this past year."
 
This year, due to COVID-19, there will be no awarding of the prestigious Governor Raymond P. Shafer Award for Distinguished Community Service, as the committee members from the Chamber, Allegheny College and Shafer Law Firm would prefer to wait until the honor can be presented in person. The Davies family and Allegheny College will also wait until next year to honor students with their esteemed Lew and Ellie Davies Award for Outstanding Community Service.
 
The highlight of the evening is the awarding of the 2020 Diamond Awards. The following businesses and individuals are nominees in their respective categories:


FINALISTS FOR THE DIAMOND AWARDS
Emerging Leader
Kyle Astor, Acutec Precision Aerospace, Inc.
Brian Cagle, Pepicelli, Youngs & Youngs PC
Drew Cervone, Acutec Precision Aerospace, Inc.
Jason Nesbitt, Center for Family Services
Brian Nichols, ONE Federal Credit Union

Small Business
Lightning Strike Productions/The STREAM
Pampered Palate Cafe & Bistro and Catering & Conference Center
Roberts Jewelers

Small Non-Profit
Crawford County Historical Society
Crawford Heritage Community Foundation
Meadville Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship Fund

Large Non-Profit
Erie Homes for Children and Adults, Inc.
Junior Achievement of Western PA
Meadville Family YMCA

New Business
The Chalk Shop
Earth, Wind, and Wire Studio and Rock Shop
Indigo Boutique & Botanica
Millennial Money Management LLC

Click this link to see a list of past Shafer and Diamond Awards recipients

The Emerging Leader Award is presented to an individual in the early years of their career who has demonstrated leadership qualities within their businesses and community. The Emerging Leader Award was established to foster young leadership and enhance retention of young professionals in our community. All nominees have demonstrated professional leadership and a commitment to community service. 
 
Both the Small, Mid-Sized and Large Business Awards Small Awards are issued to recognize local businesses that have achieved success and to support initiatives and organizations that enhance the quality of life in the Meadville-Western Crawford County area. All nominated businesses have demonstrated admirable performance, growth, innovation, creativity, and community involvement.
 
The Small Non-Profit and Large Non-Profit of the Year Awards celebrate local organizations that have achieved success while supporting initiatives and projects that enhance the quality of life in the Meadville-Western Crawford County area.

Corporate sponsorships of the Virtual Diamond Awards are available for companies wishing to show their support for the nominated businesses and individuals, as well as for one of the Chamber's biggest events of the year. Download sponsor opportunities here .

2019 Winners:
Mid-size Business of the Year - Marquette Savings Bank, Small Business of the Year - Cool 101.7, New Business of the Year - Blossoms & Blooms Boutique, Emerging Leaders of the Year - Dave Astry  of Bush Investment Group and Victoria Soff of Bethesda Lutheran Services, Small Nonprofit of the Year - French Creek Valley Conservancy, Large Nonprofit of the Year - Bethesda Foundation for Children.
 
Call the Chamber of Commerce office with any questions.