Awards & Recognition
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Longwood Gardens Wins Prestigious National Educational Award
Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square has once again been recognized with the Pinnacle Award, a prestigious national educational award, for bringing 1,100 acres of beauty into classrooms near and far, writes Justin Udo for KYW Newsradio. Longwood Gardens received its fifth Pinnacle Award in seven years for its virtual field trip programs that help bring…
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Chester County Hospital Recognized for Excellence in Obstetrics, Gynecology
Chester County Hospital has earned distinction among Healthgrades’ list of National Leaders in Obstetrics & Gynecology, receiving the 2022 Healthgrades Labor and Delivery Excellence Award and the Overall Obstetrics and Gynecology Excellence Award. Chester County Hospital is one of 145 hospitals nationwide to be named to the list and one of three in Pennsylvania. Healthgrades is an online…
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Meridian Bank Among Top Workplaces 2022 in Philadelphia/Delaware Region
Philadelphia Inquirer Top Workplaces has recognized Meridian Bank as a Philadelphia/Delaware Valley top workplace. The list is based on a 24-question survey administered by Energage and completed by the company’s employees. It measures 15 cultural drivers that are crucial to the success of any organization. These include alignment, execution, and performance, among others. This year,…
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Nottingham-Based Herr’s Announces Winner of Its ‘Flavored by Philly’ Chip Competition
After a months-long selection process and over 11,000 votes, Nottingham-based Herr’s has finally found the winner of its “Flavored by Philly” competition, writes Asha Prihar for Billy Penn. The company chose three finalists out of the 6,200 entries in mid-June. The best “made by the people, for the people” options, according to CEO Ed Herr,…
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Holy Family University’s Doctor of Psychology in Counseling Psychology (Psy.D.) Program Awarded Accreditation
The Doctor of Psychology in Counseling Psychology (Psy.D.) degree program at Holy Family University’s School of Arts & Sciences has been awarded accreditation on contingency by the Commission on Accreditation of the American Psychological Association (APA), with the accreditation effective as of March 18. The University’s Psy.D. program will have until May 1, 2025, to provide outcome…
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Chester County Ranks in Top Ten for Digital Counties in Nation
The Chester County Government’s continued advancement in digital technology has earned a top-ten placement among the nation’s 3,000-plus counties. The Center for Digital Government (CDG) and National Association of Counties (NACo) have announced Chester County as a Digital Counties Survey Award recipient, landing in 10th place for the 500,000+ population category. The award cites best technology…
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Exton Region Chamber of Commerce Announces Winners of Small Businessperson of the Year, Harold Martin Awards
The Exton Region Chamber of Commerce announced the winners of the Small Businessperson of the Year Award and the Harold Martin Leadership Award. Kate McNamara of Topiary 219 Floristry & Horticulture has been selected as the Small Businessperson of the Year winner, and Glenn Marshall, Founder and CEO of First Resource Bank, has won the…
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Neumann Alumnus Grabs Emmy Nomination for Documentary
Jake Loburak, a native of Lansdale and recent graduate of Neumann University, has received a nomination for an Emmy Award, based on his work as executive producer and videographer for a student-produced documentary series titled Between the Blue Lines. The five-part documentary tracks the Neumann University men’s ice hockey team through the course of its 2021-2022…
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Three Chester County Companies Among Winners of Business Journal’s Inaugural Fire Awards
Three Chester County companies are among the winners of the inaugural Fire Awards presented by the Philadelphia Business Journal and PHL Inno, writes Lisa Dukart for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The awards aim to showcase the local businesses, institutions, and individuals who are driving the region’s innovation scene forward. Chester County winners include Layer 8…
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Kennett Library Earns Official Gold Star Status from PA Forward
On Thursday, July 14, 2022, during the Topping Off and Beam Signing Ceremony for the new Kennett Library & Resource Center, Kennett Library was presented a Gold Star Award from PA Forward®. Libraries that work to provide literacy-focused resources and high-quality programming are recognized for their accomplishments and their partnerships by the awarding of PA…
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Exton’s Hankin Apartments Named Number One Management Company in Nation
Hankin Apartments, an Exton-based property management company, has been named the #1 Management Company with 10-24 communities in the entire country and Canada for the second time. This ranking comes from the SatisFacts epIQ Index’s Top Management Companies and Communities Biannual Report, which measures overall resident satisfaction. Hankin Apartments rose from a No. 2 ranking…
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97-Year-Old World War II Veteran from Westtown Honored with French Award
Leslie Simmler, a 97-year-old World War II veteran from Westtown, has been honored with the French Legion of Honor Award, writes Bill Rettew for the Daily Local News. The French government’s highest honor was presented to Simmler by the French ambassador and U.S. Department Secretary of State, Wendy Sherman, during a July 13 ceremony in…
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Balancing Studies, Varsity Sports Leads 22 Harcum Student-Athletes to Receive NJCAA Academic Awards
The National Junior College Athletics Association (NJCAA) has recognized 22 Harcum College players with All-Academic Student-Athlete Awards in 2022 for earning top-tier GPAs while also playing a varsity sport. Harcum student-athletes across five Men’s and Women’s varsity sports were recognized in the following categories: NJCAA athletes with a perfect 4.00 GPA received a First Team…
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Five Chester County Immaculata Graduates Recognized for Outstanding Academic Achievements
Recent graduates of Immaculata University were recognized for their outstanding academic achievements during the 2021-2022 academic year. The student is listed below with his/her hometown and name of the award/medal received. Chester County: Olive Monye of Coatesville: The John Reilly Medal for Accounting Ilyse Gorman of Phoenixville: The Wendall P. MacIntosh Medal for Chemistry Margarita Barnes of…
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WCU Foundation Wins CASE Circle of Excellence Award
West Chester University/Foundation is the recipient of a 2022 CASE Circle of Excellence Bronze Award in Special Events and Online Fundraisers for the 2021: G.A.L.A. (Give. Advance. Lead. Achieve.). CASE—the Council for Advancement and Support of Education—is a global, not-for-profit membership association with a vision to advance education to transform lives and society. CASE received…
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Kennett High School Student One of 180 Changemakers from 29 Countries Honored with Princess Diana Award
Isabella Hanson, a rising senior at Kennett High School, is one of this year’s recipients of the prestigious Diana Award, writes Simon Perry for People. Named after the late Princess Diana, the award honors people between 9 and 25 years old for their social action and humanitarian work. Hanson, a Chadds Ford resident, was recognized…
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Coatesville Native to Be Inducted into College Basketball Hall of Fame
Coatesville native Richard “Rip” Hamilton, who starred collegiately at the University of Connecticut from 1996-99, will be inducted into the National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame this year, writes Isabella DiAmore for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Hamilton, a 1996 graduate of Coatesville High School, where he was a McDonald’s All-American, played 14 seasons in the NBA for…
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Drive, Professionalism Help Immaculata Student Receive Business Advisory Board Scholarship
Isabella Carey ’25 of Carneys Point, N.J., is the recipient of a scholarship from the Immaculata University Business, Fashion, and Leadership Department’s Business Advisory Board. The scholarship provides $2,000 each year until graduation. As a graduate of Cardinal O’Hara High School in Springfield, Pa., Carey is majoring in accounting and finance. She is an active student, holding…
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