The Bradford Area Chamber of Commerce (BACC) is seeking nominations for its annual awards dinner. The awards are an opportunity to recognize important businesses and community members who have a positive impact on the Bradford area.
“They also remind us of the strength of our community as we support one another,” said Executive Director Heidi Scrivo.
Categories include Exemplary Business Award, Community Spirit Award, Legacy Award and Small Business/Entrepreneur Award. Nominations for these awards are accepted from both the community and chamber members.
The Exemplary business award is given to a BACC member in good standing who has been operating for five years or more. Nominees demonstrate criteria such as innovative and or quality product and services, providing exemplary customer service, demonstrating economic support of the Bradford business community or exhibit sustainability and longevity. This may include manufacturing, industrial, tourism, hospitality, retail, non-profit, church or charitable organization. Past winners include McKean County Community Foundation, Zippo Manufacturing, Northwest Bank, Futures Rehabilitation, B&T Building Services, Graham’s Greenhouse & Landscaping and Dexter’s Service & Collision.
The Community Spirit Award goes to a person or organization who is actively involved in the Bradford area community and shows exemplary service through volunteer activities that benefit the Bradford area. Past winners include Bradford Friendship Table, staff and participants of Futures Rehabilitation, Christy Graham, Tim and Kristin Asinger, United Way of the Bradford Area, Bradford Ecumenical Home and Beacon Light Behavioral Health Services.
The Legacy Award goes to a nominee who has been a long-standing champion of the Bradford area, who has been making an impact on the overall community related to service, resilience, economic wellbeing or hometown charm for 10 years or more. Past recipients include Episcopal Church of the Ascension, Mick Marshall, Francie Ambuske, Dr. Steven Hardin, Bradford Landmark Society, Oak Hill Cemetery, Father Leo Gallina and The Bradford Era.
The Small Business/Entrepreneur Award nominee must be an active BACC member who has been operating for two years or more in the Bradford area. They have less than 25 employees and demonstrate an entrepreneurial spirit creating a sustainable, positive impact on the Bradford community. Types of business may include small shops, restaurants, food trucks, salon, professional services, etc. Past winners include Small Town Girl Boutique, Pizza Napoli and Country Charm.
There are several options to complete a nomination, including online at the chamber website.
The nomination form is attached to the chamber’s Friday Chamber Scoop electronic newsletter (signups are available on the website if you do not receive the newsletter), or email heidi@bradfordchamber.com for the link to nominate or to receive a nomination via email. Those interested in making a nomination can also call the chamber at (814) 368-7115 or stop by the office at 62 Main St. For more information, reach out to the chamber.
Voting will take place in late March. All chamber members can vote, so be sure to return a vote and support your favorite Bradford businesses.
