The Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce has announced the winners of the 2016 SAGE Awards (Scranton Awards for Growth and Excellence), which honor outstanding local businesses for their talent, creativity, and innovation. The winner of each award category was publicly announced at The Chamber Gala on Nov. 9 at The Theater at North.
More than 100 applications were received. A group of community leaders and professionals teamed up to review applications and select finalists. The Chamber is proud to honor businesses that are making valuable contributions to the region and contributing to our overall quality of life. The winners, in each category, are:
BEST PRACTICES IN COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
- DePietro’s Pharmacy
BEST PRACTICES IN CUSTOMER SERVICE
- NET Credit Union
BEST PRACTICES IN MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS
- NET Credit Union
BUSINESS OF THE YEAR
- EDM
HEALTHY WORKPLACE OF THE YEAR AWARD
- Allied Services
HOMETOWN STAR
- Scranton Fringe Festival
NEW & EMERGING BUSINESS OF THE YEAR
- Terra Preta Restaurant
NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION OF THE YEAR
- The Greater Scranton YMCA
PRIDE & PROGRESS: EXTERIOR RENOVATIONS
- Goodwill Industries of Northeastern Pennsylvania: Goodwill at North Gerald T. Langan Apartments
PRIDE & PROGRESS: INTERIOR RENOVATIONS
- Goodwill Industries of Northeastern Pennsylvania: Goodwill at North Gerald T. Langan Apartments
PRIDE & PROGRESS: NEW CONSTRUCTION
- Marywood University: The Learning Commons
PRIDE & PROGRESS: PROJECT OF THE YEAR
- Goodwill Industries of Northeastern Pennsylvania: Goodwill at North Gerald T. Langan Apartments
SMALL BUSINESS OF THE YEAR
- Lavelle Strategy Group
EXCELLENCE IN LEADERSHIP
- Lackawanna College
WOMAN OF EXCELLENCE
- Mary Ann LaPorta, The Children’s Advocacy Center of NEPA
PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD
- Ronald McDonald House of Scranton
About The Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce
The Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce is a not-for-profit organization that works to improve the area’s economic environment and quality of life by providing programs and services which stimulate economic growth, promote business prosperity and nurture educational opportunities. For more information about the Chamber, visitwww.scrantonchamber.com.