The Bradford Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the recipients of its 2026 Annual Awards, recognizing outstanding businesses, organizations, and individuals who have made a significant impact on the Bradford community.

This year’s award winners are:

• Exemplary Business Award – McCourt Label
• Small Business Award – The Grocery Stretcher
• Community & Spirit Award – Jerry Harvey
• Legacy Award – Pat Ryan
• Chamber Director’s Award – Workforce Solutions NWPA
• Foundation Director’s Award – Frances Sherman Auxiliary to VFW Post 212

“These award recipients truly represent the heart of our community,” said the Chamber President. “Their leadership, commitment, and dedication to Bradford continue to make a lasting difference. We are proud to recognize their contributions and celebrate the positive impact they have on our region.”

The Chamber also extends its sincere appreciation to the community members who submitted nominations, to chamber members, employees of chamber businesses, and organizations that participated in the voting process. This year’s nominees represented an exceptional group of businesses and individuals, and the final selections were the result of very competitive races.  We want to recognize the other nominees: the Bradford Sanitary Authority, Ron Binder, the Bradford Alliance Church, and its Furniture Ministry, On the Side Books, OneUp Chiropractic, and Classic Hits 106.3 the Mountain. 

The 2026 Annual Meeting & Awards Ceremony will be held on May 7 at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford. Doors will open at 5:30 PM, with the awards program beginning at 6:30 PM.

This signature event, presented by Zippo Manufacturing Company, W.R. Case & Sons Cutlery Company, and the Zippo/Case Museum, brings together business and community leaders to celebrate excellence, recognize achievement, and highlight the individuals and organizations that take pride in and contribute to the success of the Bradford area.

Tickets are available for $55 and can be purchased online at the Bradford Area Chamber of Commerce website: www.bradfordchamber.com. Sponsorship opportunities remain available for businesses seeking to gain visibility while supporting this important community event.

For more information, to purchase tickets, or to inquire about sponsorship opportunities, please visit www.bradfordchamber.com