Best Practices in Community Involvement
Showcases a company that demonstrates its commitment to community involvement and philanthropic programs as part of their core business values.
2011 Finalists: Pennsylvania American Water Company, Powell Law, TMG Health, Inc.
Best Practices in Customer Service
Showcases a company whose customer service techniques and implementations resulted in an overall increase of client satisfaction leading to higher client retention, referrals and/or profits.
2011 Finalists: Frontier Communications, Karam Orthodontics, Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs
Best Practices in Human Resources and/or Professional Development
Showcases a company that has implemented processes to identify, attract, retain and/or motivate a workforce or provides strong, creative and successful professional development and training to its employees.
2011 Finalists: Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs, Prudential, Tobyhanna Army Depot
Best Practices in Marketing & Communications
Recognizes an in‐house marketing department or an advertising firm for creative excellence and superior marketing in an advertising campaign.
2011 Finalists: Happenings Communications Group, KKPR Marketing and Public Relations, Sordoni Construction Services, Inc.
Best Practices in Technology & Innovation
Showcases a company whose technologies have had a major impact on their ability to generate profits and create a competitive advantage.
2011 Finalists: Keen Bean Design, Net Driven, Tobyhanna Army Depot
Green Practices: 2-100 Employees Category
Recognizes businesses that integrate environmental sustainability as a core value and point of reference into their business’s operational and corporate structure. Small and large business categories are available.
2011 Finalists: Alliance Landfill, DxDempsey, Flexible Foam Products, Inc.
Green Practices: 101+ Employees Category
Recognizes businesses that integrate environmental sustainability as a core value and point of reference into their business’s operational and corporate structure. Small and large business categories are available.
2011 Finalists: Tobyhanna Army Depot, UGI Utilities, Inc., Woodloch
Healthy Workplace
Promotes the importance of a healthy workplace through the strength, results and creativity of wellness initiatives. Small and large business categories are available.
2011 Finalists: Keystone College, Keystone Community Resources, UGI Utilities, Inc.
Hometown Star
Honors an individual or organization that has made a significant economic impact on our area by conducting an event, with a rich social, historical and charitable contribution.
2011 Finalists: Arts on Fire, Endless Mountains Rails, Scranton Jaycees Santa Parade
New & Emerging Business of the Year
Recognizes an emerging‐growth company that has demonstrated a capacity for creativity and innovation, experienced growth and established itself as a leader in its industry.
2011 Finalists: Backyard Ale House, Karam Orthodontics, Veterinary Referral and Emergency Center
Non-Profit Organization of the Year
Recognizes an established, non‐profit organization that demonstrates excellence in pursuit of its mission in five major areas: role in society, financial stability, fundraising, marketing and strategic alliances.
2011 Finalists: United Neighborhood Centers of Northeastern Pennsylvania, United Way of Lackawanna and Wayne Counties, Voluntary Action Center
Pride & Progress: Exterior Renovations
Recognizes public and private sectors that express and accentuate the original architectural character and features of the building.
2011 Finalists: Connell Building, Fidelity Deposit & Discount Bank/DxDempsey. KBA Engineering, P.C.
Pride & Progress: Interior Renovations
Recognizes public and private sectors that show substantial improvement/change.
2011 Finalists: Connell Lofts, The Electric City Trolley Museum/Leadership Lackawanna, Hemmler Camayd Architects/Center for Architectural Studies Marywood
Pride & Progress: Landscape & Site Design
Recognizes public and private sectors that beautify the region with Plazas, squares, pedestrian malls, fountains or sculptures.
2011 Finalists: Tobyhanna Federal Credit Union, The University of Scranton - Commons Extension Landscaping Project, The University of Scranton - Mulberry Street Improvement Project
Pride & Progress: New Construction
Recognizes public and private sectors that express and accentuate the original architectural character and features of the building.
2011 Finalists: Highland Associates, Ltd. - The Commonwealth Medical College, Tobyhanna Federal Credit Union, Hemmler Camayd Architects/The University of Scranton - Upper Class Residence Halls
Small Business of the Year
Recognizes a local small business, with 50 or fewer employees, having a strong community presence and exemplary operational successes in areas such as sound business planning, fiscal responsibility and work process innovation in operating their business.
2011 Finalists: Condron and Company, Sculpted Ice Works, The Ballet Theatre of Scranton/The Dance Studio
Solo-preneur of the Year
Recognizes the accomplishments and operational successes of a local business that is owned and operated by a single individual.
2011 Finalists: Bella Faccias Personalized Chocolates, Laugh to Live, Michael Straub Photography
Woman of Excellence
Honors a woman whose extraordinary character, conduct, service, leadership and achievements, personally and professionally, contribute to the current and future development of the greater Scranton community.
2011 Finalists: Sister Ann Munley, IHM, Ph.D., Dr. Ann Pipinski, Ed.D., Tina Jezuit
Young Entrepreneur of the Year
Recognizes the accomplishments and operational successes of a local business that is owned and operated by an individual age 13‐30.
2011 Finalists: Katrina Foster, Founder & President, KKPR Marketing and Public Relations, Adam Weitzenkorn, Owner, New Visions Studio and Gallery, Connor O'Brien, Co-founder & Programming Director, Vintage Theater
