SCRANTON — The Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce has announced the winners of the 2019 SAGE Awards (Scranton Awards for Growth and Excellence), which honor outstanding local businesses for their talent, creativity, and innovation. The winner of each award category was publicly announced at The Chamber Gala at the Hilton Scranton & Conference Center.
More than 100 applications were received. A group of volunteer community leaders and professionals teamed up to review applications and select finalists. The Chamber is proud to honor businesses that are making valuable contributions to the region and contributing to our overall quality of life. The winners, in each category, are:
BEST PRACTICES IN COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
• Northeastern Rehabilitation Associates
BEST PRACTICES IN CUSTOMER SERVICE
• Penn Foster
BEST PRACTICES IN MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS
• Posture Interactive
BUSINESS OF THE YEAR
• Woodloch Resort
FASTEST GROWING COMPANY
• Bedrock Technology
HOMETOWN STAR
• Scranton Fringe Festival, “Big Gay StorySlam”
NEW AND EMERGING BUSINESS OF THE YEAR
• CaPAA of NEPA, LLC
NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION OF THE YEAR
• Discovery MI Preschool
PRIDE AND PROGRESS: EXTERIOR RENOVATIONS
• Borough of Dunmore (Schautz Stadium)
PRIDE AND PROGRESS: INTERIOR RENOVATIONS
• Penn State Scranton
PRIDE AND PROGRESS: NEW CONSTRUCTION
• AAA North Penn and FNCB Bank (tie)
SMALL BUSINESS OF THE YEAR
• Lavish Body & Home