Two Dunmore businesses. Fidelity Bank and DePietro’s Pharmacy, were among the winners announced by The Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce and MetroAction for the 2015 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 announced at The Chamber Gala on Nov. 11 at The Theater at Lackawanna College.
More than 100 applications were received. A group of community leaders and professionals teamed up to review applications and select finalists. The winners, in each category, are:
BEST PRACTICES IN COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
- Toyota of Scranton
BEST PRACTICES IN CUSTOMER SERVICE
- DePietro’s Pharmacy
BEST PRACTICES IN MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS
- Design Done Right
BUSINESS OF THE YEAR
- DePietro’s Pharmacy
HEALTHY WORKPLACE OF THE YEAR AWARD
- MetLife
HOMETOWN STAR
- Lackawanna Heritage Valley: Heritage Explorer Bike Tour and Festival
NEW & EMERGING BUSINESS OF THE YEAR
- Graham Public Relations and Advertising
NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION OF THE YEAR
- NAMI PA Scranton Area Chapter
PRIDE & PROGRESS: EXTERIOR RENOVATIONS
- Geisinger-Community Medical Center: 1800 Mulberry Street
PRIDE & PROGRESS: INTERIOR RENOVATIONS
- University of Scranton: The Quincy Avenue Apartments and Learning Center
PRIDE & PROGRESS: NEW CONSTRUCTION
- University of Scranton: Edward R. Leahy Jr. Hall
PRIDE & PROGRESS: PROJECT OF THE YEAR
- University of Scranton: Edward R. Leahy Jr. Hall
SMALL BUSINESS OF THE YEAR
- 13 Olives
EXCELLENCE IN LEADERSHIP
- Fidelity Bank
WOMAN OF EXCELLENCE
- Natalie Gelb, Lackawanna Heritage Valley
PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD
- Benco Dental