BACC Annual Awards Celebration
Celebrate the Heart of Brookville
The Brookville Area Chamber of Commerce invites you to an evening that reflects what makes our town special — people who care about their work, their neighbors, and their community.
Join us on Thursday, April 23rd for the Annual Awards Celebration. Doors open at 4:30pm for heavy hors d’oeuvres and time to connect. The awards program begins at 5:30pm and will recognize local businesses, organizations, and individuals who make a meaningful difference in Brookville. The event will be held at The Parker Place, 3359 Route 322, Brookville, PA.Â
Brookville works because its businesses and organizations support one another. From small shops and service providers to employers, nonprofits, and community leaders, each plays a role in shaping a strong, connected community. This evening is a chance to slow down, come together, and recognize that shared effort.
The public is welcome to attend. Whether you are a nominee, a supporter, or simply someone who believes in supporting local and showing up for your community, this event offers a meaningful way to be part of that story.Â
Brookville is home to many businesses and organizations that play an important role in the overall vitality of the community by providing for the needs of residents, supplying jobs, turning local dollars, and supporting civic and social causes.
Nominations
Brookville is strengthened by businesses, organizations, and individuals who invest their time, talent, and energy into the community.
The Brookville Area Chamber of Commerce will present the following awards during the Annual Awards Celebration on Thursday, April 23rd:
- 2026 Large Business of the Year
- 2026 Small Business of the Year
- 2026 Nonprofit of the Year
- 2026 Person of the Year
Everyone is encouraged to submit nominations for those who demonstrate commitment to their work and to the community. Nominations are open through March 13th.
Business of the Year
| YEAR | NAME | ||
| 2025 | Gerry Raymond Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Brookville | Large | |
| 2025 | Fox’s Pizza Den | Small | |
| 2024 | S&T Bank | Large | |
| 2024 | Gateway Lodge | Small | |
| 2023 | Top Tier Federal Credit Union | Large | |
| 2023 | Bloom on Main | Small | |
| 2022 | Penn Separator | Large | |
| 2022 | Fusion Cafe | Small | |
| 2021 | Bev-Air | Large | |
| 2021 | Means-Lauf Super Drug | Small | |
| 2020 | Large | ||
| 2020 | Small | ||
| 2019 | Millers Fabrications Solutions | Large | |
| 2019 | Caylor-Greeley Electric | Small | |
| 2018 | Phoenix Rehabilitation | Large | |
| 2018 | Brookville Flower Shop | Small | |
| 2017 | Brookville Equipment Corp. | Large | |
| 2017 | Blackbird Distillery | Small | |
| 2016 | Hoak Insurance Services | ||
| 2015 | Jefferson Paving | ||
| 2014 | Jefferson Manor Health Center | ||
| 2013 | WRC Senior Services | ||
| 2012 | Laurel Eye Clinic | ||
| 2011 | Mike’s Super Market | ||
| 2010 | DeMans, Inc. | ||
| 2009 | Brookville Hospital | ||
| 2008 | Miller Welding & Machine Co. | ||
| 2007 | Matson Companies | ||
| 2006 | Brookville Equipment Corp. | ||
| 2005 | Joe Mackins Builders |
President's Cup (Non-Profit)
| YEAR | NAME | |
| 2025 | Redbank Valley Trails Association | |
| 2024 | The Watershed Journal | |
| 2023 | Jefferson County Department of Emergency Services | |
| 2022 | Western PA CARES for Kids Advocacy Center | |
| 2021 | Brookville Area School District | |
| 2020 | ||
| 2019 | Coolspring Power Museum | |
| 2018 | Community Action | |
| 2017 | Scripture Rocks Heritage Park | |
| 2016 | Pennsylvania Great Outdoors Visitors Bureau | |
| 2015 | Jefferson County Development Council | |
| 2014 | Brookville Firemen’s Club | |
| 2013 | American Legion Rodgers-Dougherty, Post 102, Inc. | |
| 2012 | Western PA CARES for Kids Advocacy Center | |
| 2011 | Historic Brookville, Inc. | |
| 2010 | Brookville Volunteer Fire Company | |
| 2009 | Brookville YMCA | |
| 2008 | United Fund | |
| 2007 | Angel Food Ministries | |
| 2006 | Brookville Lions Club | |
| 2005 | Jefferson County Historical Society | |
| 2004 | 458 Engineering Company U.S. Army Reserve | |
| 2003 | Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Jefferson County | |
| 2002 | Raymond “Bud” Hetrick Post 204, Veterans of Foreign Wars | |
| 2001 | Rebecca M. Arthurs Memorial Library | |
| 2000 | Garden Club | |
| 1999 | Jefferson County Area Agency on Aging | |
| 1998 | Brookville Youth Commission | |
| 1997 | Brookville Area Volunteer Firemen | |
| 1996 | Playgrounds to Grow On | |
| 1995 | Brookville Quarterback Club | |
| 1994 | North Fork Environmental Education Center | |
| 1993 | Jefferson County Fair Board | |
| 1992 | P.E.A.C.E. | |
| 1991 | Brookville Area Little League | |
| 1990 | Owens-Illinois, Inc. | |
| 1989 | Historic Brookville, Inc. | |
| 1988 | Brookville Kiwanis Club | |
| 1987 | Fraternal Order of Eagles No. 983 | |
| 1986 | Brookville Lions Club | |
| 1985 | Brookville Civic Club | |
| 1984 | Buckaroos of Brookville | |
| 1983 | Brookville Ministerial Association (Food Bank) | |
| 1982 | Area Volunteer Fire Departments – Brookville, Pine Creek, Warsaw, Corsica, Sigel, Knoxdale, Summerville | |
| 1981 | The Brookville Sesquicentennial Committee | |
| 1980 | Christmas Lighting Committee | |
| 1979 | Western Pennsylvania Laurel Festival Board | |
| 1978 | Brookville YMCA | |
| 1977 | Brookville Hospital Auxiliary | |
| 1976 | Brookville Area High School Key Club | |
| 1975 | Pittsburg & Shawmut Railroad Co. | |
| 1974 | Brookville Area High School Concert Choir | |
| 1973 | Brookville Jaycees (Miss Teenage America Pageant) | |
| 1972 | Brookville Area Jaycees |
Dr. Walter Dick Memorial (Person of the Year)
| YEAR | NAME | |
| 2025 | Jennifer Black | |
| 2024 | Lonnie Ishman | |
| 2023 | Ruthanne Barbazzeni | |
| 2022 | Jim Lipuma | |
| 2021 | Tracy Zents | |
| 2020 | ||
| 2019 | Barb Conti | |
| 2018 | Paul E. Harvey, M.D. | |
| 2017 | Don Musgrave | |
| 2016 | Randy Bartley | |
| 2015 | Kevin Bickel | |
| 2014 | Kenneth Burkett | |
| 2013 | David “Chip” Wonderling | |
| 2012 | Ken Dworek | |
| 2011 | Mable “Sis” Dunkle | |
| 2010 | John E. Demotte | |
| 2009 | Julie Peer | |
| 2008 | Ronald E. King | |
| 2007 | Darr Briggs | |
| 2006 | Bernice “Bernie” Lindermuth | |
| 2005 | Dave Taylor | |
| 2004 | Diana Farley | |
| 2003 | Fred W. King | |
| 2002 | Carole Briggs | |
| 2001 | Steve McPherson | |
| 2000 | Neil Silvis | |
| 1999 | Betty Grunstra | |
| 1998 | Ed Pearce | |
| 1997 | Richard W. Baughman | |
| 1996 | Dr. William J. Weaver | |
| 1995 | James A. Hetrick | |
| 1994 | Arthur Randon McKinley, M.D. | |
| 1993 | David Pierce | |
| 1992 | R. Jerry Mathews | |
| 1991 | C. Howard Chestnut | |
| 1990 | Mrs. Elva McWilliams | |
| 1989 | Thomas E. Robb, Jr. | |
| 1988 | Wesley W. King, Jr. | |
| 1987 | John E. Bower, Jr. | |
| 1986 | Walter M. Naish | |
| 1985 | Lawrence E. Reitz | |
| 1984 | James W. Pierson | |
| 1983 | John W. DeMotte | |
| 1982 | Mrs. Marvin D. Gromley | |
| 1981 | James W. MacMurray | |
| 1980 | Mrs. Walter Squire | |
| 1979 | Dr. Fred L. Nungesser Jr. | |
| 1978 | Paul B. Shannon | |
| 1977 | C. Donald Jurs | |
| 1976 | Raymond H. Zitzelberger | |
| 1975 | Arthur L. jAltman | |
| 1974 | Mrs. H. Clair Henry | |
| 1973 | David J. Duncan | |
| 1972 | Raymond C. Bachelier | |
| 1971 | Homer G. Bruner | |
| 1971 | H. Clair Henry | |
| 1970 | David H. Smail | |
| 1969 | Mrs. John Ungar | |
| 1968 | Kenneth A. Irvin | |
| 1967 | Dr. A.C. McKinley | |
| 1966 | H. Charles Taylor | |
| 1966 | Walter R. Weavser | |
| 1965 | Dr. Howard E. Gayley | |
| 1964 | Hasson S. Rockey | |
| 1963 | Reuben P. Ferringer | |
| 1962 | J. Frank Leathers | |
| 1961 | W. A. Reilly, Jr. | |
| 1960 | Miss Myrtle Snyder | |
| 1960 | Mrs. H. Charles Taylor | |
| 1959 | H. Eugene McMurray | |
| 1957 | Mrs. Rebecca M. Arthurs | |
| 1956 | William G. Brossman | |
| 1955 | Harold J. Sampson | |
| 1954 | Medford W. Ostrum | |
| 1954 | Dr. W. Craig Hendricks | |
| 1953 | Mr. Viola Pollum | |
| 1953 | Rev. John M. Prittie | |
| 1952 | F. C. Deemer, Jr. | |
| 1952 | Reuben S. Wensel | |
| 1952 | Charles A. Bowdish | |
| 1951 | Mrs. Walter Dick | |
| 1951 | Albert E. Zufall | |
| 1951 | David G. Leach | |
| 1951 | J. A. Thompson, D.D.S. | |
| 1951 | Harry T. Coleman |
Expand the category above to see prior Award Recipients.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Looking to put your business in the spotlight? Our sponsorship opportunities make it easy to showcase your products, services, and brand during an evening designed to celebrate the people and businesses that make Brookville thrive. From table displays to drink and appetizer sponsorships, this is your chance to connect with guests, highlight what makes your business unique, and be recognized as a supporter of the community. Learn more about our sponsorship levels and how to get involved [here].