2025 Award Nominations Being Accepted!

The Chamber is accepting nominations for the Awards that will be presented at the October 2, 2025 Annual Awards Gala. Seven awards will be presented to outstanding businesses, organizations and members of our community.
David K. Goodman Jr. Community Service Award
 
This award recognizes an individual or organization who has demonstrated exemplary dedication of time or resources for the betterment of the community.  This award is sponsored by  Huntingdon Elks Lodge #976.
 
 
Customer Service Award
 
The purpose of this award is to recognize a business for their excellence in providing quality customer service.  This award is sponsored by the Bonney Forge Corp.
 
 
Business of the Year
 
The purpose of this award is to recognize a business which has contributed to the economic growth of the community and has helped to develop Huntingdon County.  This award is sponsored by Valley Rural Electric Cooperative, Inc.
 
 
Educator of the Year
 
The purpose of this award is to recognize an active educator in the county who has demonstrated "above and beyond" commitment and service in the field of education. This award is sponsored by Juniata College.
 
 
Entrepreneurial Success Award
 
The purpose of this award is to recognize a community member who has been in business for a minimum of three years, who individually owns and operates a business initially launched as a small business who has shown innovation and aided in the advancement of the community. This award is sponsored by Cassville Country Store and Restaurant.
 
 
 
Volunteer of the Year
 
This award recognizes a Chamber member for “above and beyond” service to the Chamber. This individual must be a Chamber member or work for a Chamber business and demonstrate support of the mission and goals of the Chamber.  This award is sponsored by Arize Federal Credit Union
 
ATHENA Award
 
This Award is presented to a woman or man who is recognized for professional excellence, community service, and for actively assisting women in their attainment of professional excellence and leadership skills.
 
Please help us recognize a deserving individual for this prestigious world-wide award. Responses to the questions asked on the nomination form can be submitted either on the form or a word document. August 27 is the nomination deadline.
A special thanks to our sponsors:
Arize Federal Credit Union
Bumgardner & Flasher Oil, Inc.
Community State Bank
Homewood Living Spring House
Lincoln Caverns, Inc. & Whisper Rocks
MiCamp Solutions, LLC
MJEM’s Photos
TEAM Chevrolet GMC
 
Click here for the ATHENA Award Nomination Form.

Click here for the form to nominate in the other categories.

Click here for the list of past Award Recipients.