-- ATHENA Award - The Athena Award is a national award presented by chambers of commerce to an individual who demonstrates the qualities embodied in the Athena Leadership Model and has achieved the highest level of professional excellence, contributes time and energy to improve the quality of life for others in the community and actively assists others, particularly women, in realizing their full leadership potential. Sponsor of the Athena Award is First Commonwealth Bank.
-- Business of the Year - Awarded to a business of 51 employees or greater that has demonstrated its ability to contribute to the overall economic development of the community through growth, achievement, and customer satisfaction. The business is recognized for the integrity of its business operations and has demonstrated community involvement. Sponsor of the Business of the Year Award is Altoona First Savings Bank.
-- Small Business of the Year -Awarded to a business of 50 employees or less that has demonstrated its ability to contribute to the overall economic development of the community through growth, achievement, and customer satisfaction. The business is recognized for the integrity of its business operations and has demonstrated community involvement. Sponsor of the Small Business of the Year Award is First National Bank.
-- Non-Profit Spotlight - The Non-Profit Spotlight recognizes a not-for-profit organization or event that has demonstrated resilience, creation, and delivery of impactful programs in Blair County. Nominee must have been in operation for at least two years.
Sponsor of the Non-Profit Spotlight is Hometown Bank.
-- Donna D. Gority Servant Leadership Award - The Servant Leadership Award honors individuals who demonstrate ongoing servant leadership in Blair County. Servant leadership is a practical philosophy, which supports people who choose to serve first, and then lead, as a way of expanding service to individuals and institutions. Sponsor of the Donna D. Gority Servant Leadership Award is Reliance Bank.
-- George Award- The George Award honors an individual who has improved the community through volunteer efforts and who has received little or no publicity or recognition for their efforts. Sponsor of the George Award is Allegheny Lutheran Social Ministries.
-- Joseph P. Rosenhamer Chamber Spirit Award - The Chamber Spirit Award pays tribute to a longtime Blair County Chamber Member who personifies the best characteristics of a business person, including altruism, ethics and selflessness. The recipient is in good standing with the Chamber, is activity involved in Chamber programs and is a strong advocate of the Chamber in the business community. Sponsor of the Joseph P. Rosenhamer Chamber Spirit Award is P. Joseph Lehman, Inc., Consulting.
--Judith A. Rossi Educator of the Year Award - The Educator of the Year Award honors an individual who has had a positive impact on students, schools or educational systems that contribute to the success of the local business community and its current and future workforce. Sponsor of the Judith A. Rossi Educator of the Year Award is DelGrosso Companies.
--The Extra Mile Award - The Extra Mile Award is chosen by the Chamber Staff. The award honors an individual or business who has gone that extra mile to contribute to the success of Chamber programs, events, and committees. The sponsor of the Extra Mile Award is Berry Solutions Group.
-- Business of the Year - Awarded to a business of 51 employees or greater that has demonstrated its ability to contribute to the overall economic development of the community through growth, achievement, and customer satisfaction. The business is recognized for the integrity of its business operations and has demonstrated community involvement. Sponsor of the Business of the Year Award is Altoona First Savings Bank.
-- Small Business of the Year -Awarded to a business of 50 employees or less that has demonstrated its ability to contribute to the overall economic development of the community through growth, achievement, and customer satisfaction. The business is recognized for the integrity of its business operations and has demonstrated community involvement. Sponsor of the Small Business of the Year Award is First National Bank.
-- Non-Profit Spotlight - The Non-Profit Spotlight recognizes a not-for-profit organization or event that has demonstrated resilience, creation, and delivery of impactful programs in Blair County. Nominee must have been in operation for at least two years.
Sponsor of the Non-Profit Spotlight is Hometown Bank.
-- Donna D. Gority Servant Leadership Award - The Servant Leadership Award honors individuals who demonstrate ongoing servant leadership in Blair County. Servant leadership is a practical philosophy, which supports people who choose to serve first, and then lead, as a way of expanding service to individuals and institutions. Sponsor of the Donna D. Gority Servant Leadership Award is Reliance Bank.
-- George Award- The George Award honors an individual who has improved the community through volunteer efforts and who has received little or no publicity or recognition for their efforts. Sponsor of the George Award is Allegheny Lutheran Social Ministries.
-- Joseph P. Rosenhamer Chamber Spirit Award - The Chamber Spirit Award pays tribute to a longtime Blair County Chamber Member who personifies the best characteristics of a business person, including altruism, ethics and selflessness. The recipient is in good standing with the Chamber, is activity involved in Chamber programs and is a strong advocate of the Chamber in the business community. Sponsor of the Joseph P. Rosenhamer Chamber Spirit Award is P. Joseph Lehman, Inc., Consulting.
--Judith A. Rossi Educator of the Year Award - The Educator of the Year Award honors an individual who has had a positive impact on students, schools or educational systems that contribute to the success of the local business community and its current and future workforce. Sponsor of the Judith A. Rossi Educator of the Year Award is DelGrosso Companies.
--The Extra Mile Award - The Extra Mile Award is chosen by the Chamber Staff. The award honors an individual or business who has gone that extra mile to contribute to the success of Chamber programs, events, and committees. The sponsor of the Extra Mile Award is Berry Solutions Group.
