In The Valley, Press Release

Hellertown-Lower Saucon Chamber to host Honors & Hors D’oeuvres Awards Ceremony

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Lehigh Valley, PA: Wednesday, May 24th, 2023, from 5:15-7:15pm, in Morris J. Dimmick Park, Hellertown, PA

The Hellertown-Lower Saucon Chamber of Commerce, of the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce, is thrilled to host Honors & Hors D’oeuvres Awards Ceremony on Wednesday, May 24th. This event is dedicated to celebrating local community members and businesses for their outstanding achievements in helping and supporting the Hellertown-Lower Saucon Area over the past year.

The event will include opportunities to network, enjoy food provided by Brooklyn’s Catering and Braveheart Highland Pub, purchase drinks from cash bars provided by Black River Farms, Wardog Spirits, and Lost Tavern Brewing, and celebrate the accomplishments of the awardees.

“Held bi-annually, Honors & Hors D’oeuvres is a local favorite, allowing us to highlight the community and business leaders who make the Hellertown-Lower Saucon Area an incredible place,” said Jessica O’Donnell-Gower, EVP of Affiliated Chambers for the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce. “Our Awardees are incredibly involved in our local Chamber and local community, dedicated to making this community strong.”

Raffle tickets will be available for purchase during the event to win great prizes and local gift cards. The raffle proceeds will benefit the Hellertown-Lower Saucon Chamber’s Scholarship Fund, which supports our future business and community leaders of the Saucon Valley School District. For more information about Honors and Hors D’oeuvres, visit the event page.

“This is going to be a fantastic event as we gather to honor local businesses and nonprofits who have given so much to our community while investing in the well-being of the Borough of Hellertown and Lower Saucon Township to make this area a wonderful place to live, work and play. We appreciate each one and cherish the relationships that we have with these exceptional award recipients. It will be an honor to celebrate them!” said Nicole Miles, Manager of the Hellertown-Lower Saucon Chamber of Commerce.

Kate Hartney, Coordinator for the Hellertown-Lower Saucon Chamber of Commerce states, “The Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce prides itself on being a Chamber of Communities and this event epitomizes what community-centered business relationships bring to the Hellertown-Lower Saucon area. It is a pleasure to celebrate these businesses and community leaders and their commitment to making our area an excellent place to live, work, and play.”

Five awards will be granted including Community Partner Award, Champion Non-Profit Award, Small Business Leadership Award, Business to Watch Award, and Positive Impact Award.

When: May 25th from 5:15 PM – 7 PM 

Where: Morris J. Dimmick Park Pavilion (Hellertown, PA)

For more information about Honors and Hors D’oeuvres, visit the event page.

 

The following awards will be presented:  

Community Partner Award: This award goes to the person or business who lives the word “Community” with consistency, professionalism, and integrity. This person or business can be counted on to promote the sense of community in our area, modeling ways to make a positive impact without regard for their own needs.  Winner: Bobbi Gianguzzi, owner of Brooklyn’s Catering and co-owner of Springtown Inn

Champion Non-Profit Award: The Champion Non-Profit Award is awarded to the non-profit organization in our community that always finds a way to win. They consistently set and achieve goals for themselves that cause them to stretch and grow, causing those around them to grow with them. They know that the only way to fail is to quit, and the Champion Non-Profit NEVER QUITS! They move forward despite the adversity that presents itself whenever doing something that truly matters. They are champions, and when they win, we all win! Winner: Saucon Valley Farmers Market

 Small Business Leadership Award: This honor is granted to a business that has demonstrated integrity in everyday management and in reaction to challenging circumstances: a business known for its character and ethics as much as for its duration of operation. They will be honored for displaying excellence that permeates the community infrastructure. Winner: Braveheart Highland Pub  

Business to Watch Award – This recognition honors a business that began no more than two years ago. Its business approach ensures that it’s well on its way!

Winner: Unrivaled Nutrition + Training

Positive Impact Award – This recognition honors an organization/business that positively contributes to the Hellertown-Lower Saucon area, working with the business community and community members to bring them together for the needs of the community in ways to manage unity and growth. Winner: Salon Mia

 

Sponsors:

Interested in getting involved with or supporting the Hellertown-Lower Saucon Chamber? Contact either Jessica O’Donnell-Gower at JessicaO@lehighvalleychamber.org or Nicole Miles at NicoleM@lehighvalleychamber.org or Kate Hartney at KateH@lehighvalleychamber.org for more information.  

For more information on this event and any upcoming events, visit the Hellertown-Lower Saucon Chamber Facebook page, or the Affiliated Chamber’s Instagram or LinkedIn pages.  

About the Chamber: The mission of The Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce is to improve the economy and quality of life in the Lehigh Valley Metropolitan Area.  We accomplish this through business-to-business networking events and marketing products, affinity programs and exclusive, money saving member benefits, training programs, government affairs initiatives and public policy advocacy, and community development enterprises.  With nearly 5,000 members who employ more than 200,000, the Chamber is the largest in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, and in the top ten nationwide.

 

Information provided to TVL by:
Nicole Miles
Manager of Affiliated Chambers
Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce
https://www.lehighvalleychamber.org/