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October 10, 2011

SAGE Awards Winners will be announced at Chamber Gala on November 11

Chris Barnes  Celebrate the outstanding efforts of the local business community and their talent, creativity, and innovation in a challenging business environment at the Chamber Gala.

The red carpet rolls out on Friday, November 11th, at 5:00pm at The Mellow Theater, Lackawanna College, as we present the Chamber Gala and honor the recipients of the 2011 SAGE Awards -Scranton’s Awards for Growth and Excellence!

The SAGE Awards celebrate the outstanding efforts of our Chamber members and business community and their talent, creativity, and innovation.  Award categories apply to new and emerging businesses; along with our seasoned veterans – there’s something for everyone!

Presented by Penn Security Bank and Trust, the Gala is a Hollywood-style, black-tie optional event overflowing with entertainment, cocktails, gourmet cuisine stations and 20 different award presentations.
Tickets are $50 for Chamber members and $75 for non-members.  Special thanks to all of our Gala sponsors and partners!

Visit www.ScrantonSageAwards.com for more information and to watch video footage from last year’s event!
The SAGE Awards (Scranton Awards for Growth and Excellence) finalists for this year are:

BEST PRACTICES IN COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
•    Pennsylvania American Water Company, Wilkes-Barre
•    Powell Law, Scranton
•    TMG Health, Inc., Dunmore

BEST PRACTICES IN CUSTOMER SERVICE
•    Frontier Communications, Dallas
•    Karam Orthodontics, Scranton
•    Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs, Wilkes-Barre

BEST PRACTICES IN HUMAN RESOURCES AND/OR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
•    Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs, Wilkes-Barre
•    Prudential, Scranton
•    Tobyhanna Army Depot, Tobyhanna

BEST PRACTICES IN MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS
•    Happenings Communications Group, Clarks Summit
•    KKPR Marketing and Public Relations, Milford
•    Sordoni Construction Services, Inc., Forty Fort

BEST PRACTICES IN TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION
•    Keen Bean Design, Clarks Summit
•    Net Driven, Scranton
•    Tobyhanna Army Depot, Tobyhanna

GREEN PRACTICES: 2-100 EMPLOYEES CATEGORY
•    Alliance Landfill, Taylor
•    DxDempsey, Scranton
•    Flexible Foam Products, Inc., Archbald

GREEN PRACTICES: 101+ EMPLOYEES CATEGORY
•    Tobyhanna Army Depot, Tobyhanna
•    UGI Utilities, Inc., Wilkes-Barre
•    Woodloch, Hawley

HEALTHY WORKPLACE
•    Keystone College, La Plume
•    Keystone Community Resources, Clarks Summit
•    UGI Utilities, Inc., Wilkes-Barre

HOMETOWN STAR
•    Arts on Fire, Scranton
•    Endless Mountains Rails, Wyoming
•    Scranton Jaycees Santa Parade, Scranton

NEW & EMERGING BUSINESS OF THE YEAR
•    Backyard Ale House, Scranton
•    Karam Orthodontics, Scranton
•    Veterinary Referral and Emergency Center, South Abington Township

NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION OF THE YEAR
•    United Neighborhood Centers of Northeastern Pennsylvania, Scranton
•    United Way of Lackawanna and Wayne Counties, Scranton
•    Voluntary Action Center, Scranton

PRIDE & PROGRESS: EXTERIOR RENOVATIONS
•    Connell Building, Scranton
•    Fidelity Deposit & Discount Bank/DxDempsey, Scranton
•    KBA Engineering, P.C. , Jermyn

PRIDE & PROGRESS: INTERIOR RENOVATIONS
•    Connell Lofts, Scranton
•    The Electric City Trolley Museum/Leadership Lackawanna, Scranton
•    Hemmler Camayd Architects/Center for Architectural Studies Marywood, Scranton

PRIDE & PROGRESS: LANDSCAPE & SITE DESIGN
•    Tobyhanna Federal Credit Union, Scranton
•    The University of Scranton – Commons Extension Landscaping Project, Scranton
•    The University of Scranton – Mulberry Street Improvement Project, Scranton

PRIDE & PROGRESS: NEW CONSTRUCTION
•    Highland Associates, Ltd. – The Commonwealth Medical College, Scranton
•    Tobyhanna Federal Credit Union, Scranton
•    Hemmler Camayd Architects/The University of Scranton – Upper Class Residence Halls, Scranton

SMALL BUSINESS OF THE YEAR
•    Condron and Company, Scranton
•    Sculpted Ice Works, Lakeville
•    The Ballet Theatre of Scranton/The Dance Studio, Scranton

SOLO-PRENEUR OF THE YEAR
•    Bella Faccias Personalized Chocolates, Scranton
•    Laugh to Live, Scranton
•    Michael Straub Photography, Mt. Pocono

WOMAN OF EXCELLENCE
•    Sister Anne Munley, IHM, Ph.D., Scranton
•    Dr. Ann Pipinski, Ed.D., Scranton
•    Tina Jezuit, Scranton

YOUNG ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR
•    Katrina Foster, Founder & President, KKPR Marketing and Public Relations, Milford
•    Adam Weitzenkorn, Owner, New Visions Studio and Gallery, Scranton
•    Conor O’Brien, Co-founder & Programming Director, Vintage Theater, Scranton

All award finalists will be entered into the People’s Choice Award, where the winner will be chosen by a community wide online vote.

For more information on The Chamber Gala or the SAGE Awards or to purchase tickets, please call (570) 342-7711 or visit www.ScrantonSageAwards.com.