You are cordially invited to the Bethlehem Chamber Annual Awards Reception! Join the Bethlehem Chamber of Commerce as we celebrate the best of Bethlehem at our Annual Awards Reception! This is a night to recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of our Chamber members and our Bethlehem community. Don't miss this opportunity to network with local leaders and celebrate the spirit of Bethlehem!
Thursday, May 16th at the Historic Hotel Bethlehem. • 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM: Enjoy cocktails, heavy hors d'oeuvres, and entertainment as we mix and mingle with fellow community members. • 6:00 PM: The awards ceremony begins, where we will honor outstanding businesses and individuals who make Bethlehem a vibrant and thriving place.
Award Recipients
MILESTONE AWARD-Milestone Awards are given in celebration of Chamber member businesses who are celebrating a significant anniversary.
Recipients: Apollo Grill - 25 Years, Aardvark Sports Shop - 40 Years and The Bach Choir - 125 Years
STRATEGIC PARTNER AWARD-The Strategic Partner Award is given to a business or individual who has enhanced the Bethlehem Community and/or the Bethlehem Chamber with a spirit of volunteerism and/or support in multiple arenas.
Recipient: Edge Restaurant
DOWNTOWN VISION AWARD-The Downtown Vision Award is given to those who have a clear goal for how they see the future of their downtown and don’t just talk about it, they make it happen.
Recipient: Neville Gardner, Owner of McCarthy's Red Stag Pub & Whiskey Bar and Donegal Square
COMMUNITY PARTNER AWARD-The Community Partner Award is given to a person or organization whose work directly impacts the wellbeing of its community in addition to having a clear mission to give back through sponsorship and volunteerism.?
Recipient: Janine Santoro, City of Bethlehem
STAR OF BETHLEHEM AWARD-The Star of Bethlehem Award is given to an individual who has dedicated much of their lives in bettering Bethlehem as either a volunteer or in a business capacity.
Recipient: Eric Fontanez, Bethlehem Area School District
TRAILBLAZER AWARD-The Trailblazer Award recognizes a true pioneer whose business has demonstrated exceptional vision, leadership, and innovation in Bethlehem with remarkable success.
Recipient: Derek Wallen, LV Printing, Roasted, Country Club Brewing, Big Dog Burbon
PRISCILLA PAYNE HURD AWARD-The Priscilla Payne Hurd Award is given in recognition of the impact of an individual and influence upon the enhancement of life in our community, through the Arts, Education or Health Care.
RECIPIENT: Kassie Hilgert, ArtsQuest
Contact ClaireB@lehighvalleychamber.org for Tickets & Sponsorship Information