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2023 Annual Awards Night
Date and Time
Wednesday Apr 26, 2023
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM EDTInvitations will be mailed to each member business.Location
Pampered Palate Catering & Conference Center
606 South Street (Rt. 198)
SaegertownFees/Admission
$60 / member
$75 / non-memberContact Information
Karen Staudt, 814-337-8030
Send Email2023 Annual Awards NightDescription
Chamber of Commerce
Annual Dinner & Diamond Awards
You don't want to miss our biggest night of the year! We are expecting a full house again so you will want to make sure you get your reservations in as soon as you receive your invitation! Invitations will be mailed out to each Chamber business member in early-April.
Winners of the Diamond Awards (including Emerging Leader, Small Business, Mid-Sized Business and Large Business, as well as Small and Large Non-Profit of the Year Awards), and the Lew and Ellie Davies Award will be announced at this annual event. The Raymond P. Shafer Award recipient will be announced by early April.
The Raymond P. Shafer Award, in its 32nd year, will be awarded to a member of the community who has made a positive impact on the quality of life in western Crawford County through his/her volunteer service to our community.
Likewise, the Lew and Ellie Davies Award for Outstanding Community Service will be presented to an Allegheny College student who has made a significant contribution to the Meadville area. The Diamond Awards will be presented to individuals, businesses and non-profits that have demonstrated excellent leadership and performance in their field and in the community.
Nominations can be made through March 24th for the Diamond Awards and the Shafer Award. Self-nominations are welcome.
Click this link to nominate someone for the Raymond P. Shafer Award. (Nominations open unitl March 24, 2023)
Click this link to make a nomination for one or more of the Diamond Awards. (Nominations open until March 24, 2023)
Click this link to see a list of past Shafer and Diamond Awards recipients .
Download and print DIAMOND AWARD nomination forms here
Download and print SHAFER AWARD nomination forms here
RAYMOND P. SHAFER AWARD FOR DISTINGUISHED COMMUNITY SERVICE
Winner to be announced in early April.
LEW AND ELLIE DAVIES AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING COMMUNITY SERVICE
Winner to be announced at awards dinner.
FINALISTS FOR THE DIAMOND AWARDS
Finalists to be announced in early April.
Emerging Leader, Male
Emerging Leader, Female
Small Business
Mid-Sized Business
Large Business
New Business
Small Non-Profit
Large Non-Profit
Would you like priority seating and advertising for your business as a corporate sponsor of the event? Download the sponsor opportunities here
Invitations to the Annual Dinner will be mailed out to each Chamber member business in early April.
Call the Chamber of Commerce office with any questions.Event Sponsors
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