2026 Annual Awards Night

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You don't want to miss our biggest night of the year!  We are expecting a full house so you will want to make sure you get your reservations in early as we will sell out! 

Winners of the Diamond Awards (including Emerging Leader, Small Business, Mid-Sized Business and Large Business, and Small and Large Non-Profit of the Year Awards), a new award Meadville Chamber Community Champion 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 35th 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 21st for the Diamond Awards and the Shafer Award. Self-nominations are welcome.

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

RAYMOND P. SHAFER AWARD FOR DISTINGUISHED COMMUNITY SERVICE
TBD

LEW AND ELLIE DAVIES AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING COMMUNITY SERVICE
Winner to be announced at awards dinner.

FINALISTS FOR THE DIAMOND AWARDS
Emerging Leader, Male


Emerging Leader, Female


Small Business


Mid-Size Business


Large Business


New Business


Small Non-Profit


Large Non-Profit