Awards & Recognition
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Pennsylvania Horticultural Society Announces Award Winners For 2024 Philadelphia Flower Show
The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society has announced the winners of the 2024 Philadelphia Flower Show. “We are thrilled to recognize the creativity and innovation shown by this year’s exhibitors at the 2024 PHS Philadelphia Flower Show. We saw out-of-the-box design concepts and we’re excited to see how these innovative, trend-setting exhibits will inspire gardeners across the…
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Middle Bucks Institute of Technology Students Shine with 49 Medals in SkillsUSA Competitions
Jamison-based Middle Bucks Institute of Technology is boasting of nearly 50 accolades won by students throughout January and February according to a staff report for TapintoDoylestown. Sixty-six MBIT students participated in the district-wide 2024 SkillsUSA Competition, which allows students to compete based on technical and leadership skills. Out of the 49 competitions, students…
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Nominate a Deserving Student: How to Participate in the Bucks County Boomerang Youth Awards
The Boomerang Youth Recognition Awards are seeking nominations for Bucks County students who demonstrate service, positive peer influence, and honesty, writes Ed Doyle for TapintoDoylestown. Starting in Central Bucks, these awards, given by BC Cares, expanded to all districts within the county. Students from K through 12 are eligible, and nominations must be due by…
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Central Bucks East High School Senior Named Finalist in Regeneron Science Talent Search 2024
Central Bucks East High School senior Maryam Abdel-Azim has been named a finalist in the prestigious Regeneron Science Talent Search 2024, according to a staff report from TAPinto Doylestown. Maryam Abdel-Azim’s selection is particularly notable as she is among only 40 finalists chosen from a pool of over 2,000 applicants. The Regeneron Science Talent…
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Centennial Education Foundation Receives Generous $40K Boost from Warminster Businesses
More than $40,000 in donations were given by local businesses to the Centennial Education Foundation in Warminster through the Educational Improvement Tax Credit Program, writes Dino Ciliberti for the Patch. “These generous donations go a long way towards supporting our mission”, said Carolyn Fisher, foundation vice president and board member. “We can help so many…
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Fred Beans Automative Group Awards $500K Total to 16 Organizations in and Around Bucks County: See Which Ones Made the List
Sixteen community organizations in and around Bucks County will see a generous grant of $500,000 total from Fred Beans Automotive Group, according to TAPinto Doylestown. Among the recipients were organizations that provide scholarships and educational services. Grants worth $50,000 were awarded to the Mercer Museum in Doylestown, the Heritage Conservancy, the Hepatitis B…
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Bucks County Community College to Honor Three Individuals for Building on Dr. King’s Dream
Bucks County Community College, which has been making the dream of higher education a reality for nearly 60 years, will honor three individuals with the third annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Leadership Awards on Friday, January 26. Tom Jennings, chair of the College’s Board of Trustees, and Associate Vice President Kevin L. Antoine, J.D.,…
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Newtown’s CenTrak Recognized as Leader in IoT Healthcare Technology in 2024
Newtown-based CenTrak has been named “IoT Health & Wellness Company of the Year” at the 8th Annual IoT Breakthrough Awards, writes Jeff Werner for The Patch. This recognition by IoT Breakthrough, a leading market intelligence organization, celebrates CenTrak’s substantial contributions to the global Internet-of-Things (IoT) market. Specializing in IoT-enabled location technology solutions, CenTrak’s…
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Pennsylvania American Water Recognizes the American Water Charitable Foundation Grantees
The American Water Charitable Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization established by American Water, the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., recently announced 8 organizations were awarded a 2023 Workforce Readiness and STEM Education grants, supporting communities served by Pennsylvania American Water. “Investing in the communities and the people we serve is very important…
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Bucks County Strikes Again: $451,760 Lottery Ticket Sold at Southampton 7-Eleven
In a stroke of luck, a patron of a Southampton 7-Eleven, hit the jackpot with the “Winner Winner Chicken Dinner” lottery ticket, securing a windfall of nearly half a million dollars. The store at 932 Street Road sold the ticket on January 6, marking yet another addition to Bucks County’s remarkable string of lottery…
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Newtown’s Elen Snyder in the Spotlight for Prestigious 2024 City & State PA Women Awards
Newtown Township Supervisor Elen Snyder is one of the nominees for the prestigious 2024 City & State PA Above & Beyond: Women Awards, writes John Mack for the Patch. Each year, CSPA honors Pennsylvania women who go above and beyond in their jobs to serve their communities and lead the way in business, politics, nonprofits,…
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Virtual Performance Wins Bucks County-based Male A Capella Group Cordus Mundi American Prize
The Bucks County-based male a cappella group Cordus Mundi has earned esteemed recognition with a 2023 American Prize Finalist Honorable Mention, according to The Trentonian. This accolade, in the Virtual Performance/Community Division, celebrates their virtual rendition of Franz Biebl’s “Ave Maria”. The group’s innovative approach in the video, crafted by Cordus Mundi bass…
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Lower Bucks Chamber Honors Local Trailblazers With Champions of Commerce Awards
Nine Bucks County trailblazers are recognized by The Lower Bucks County Chamber of Commerce for the 2023 Champions of Commerce Awards, according to The Reporter. The award celebrates the business achievements of individuals and organizations in Lower Bucks that contribute to the uniqueness and economic nourishment of the county. The awards on behalf…
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A Pretzel a Day Wins Drexel Student $25,000 Prize at Bensalem’s Philly Pretzel Factory HQ
A lucky Drexel student was presented with a $25,000 check at Bensalem’s Philly Pretzel Factory headquarters thanks to his dedication to a scratch-and-win game, writes Cameron Kosak for The Triangle. Labiq Jaigirdar is a third-year student studying management of information systems and sciences. As a VIP member of the Bensalem-based business, Jaigirdar signed…
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Big Ten Leadership Program Selects Penn State Abington Professor for Fellowship
The Big Ten Leadership Program selected Friederike Baer, associate professor of history and the division head for Arts and Humanities at Penn State Abington, as a fellow for the 2023-24 year. She was nominated for the fellowship based on her demonstrated exceptional abilities and administrative promise. ALP is an intensive, yearlong professional development experience that addresses the challenges of academic administration at major…
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Harcum College Honors Trustee and Alumni at Circle of Excellence Dinner
Harcum College celebrated the achievements of three esteemed individuals during the Circle of Excellence Dinner held on October 6. Over 100 guests attended the event hosted by President Jon Jay DeTemple and First Lady Margi DeTemple. The awards presented during the evening were the Circle of Excellence Distinguished Honoree award, Outstanding Alumna, and Outstanding Young…
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Gwynedd Mercy University Celebrates 75th Anniversary with Remarkable U.S. News Ranking Jump and Ambitious Projects
In a year marking its 75th anniversary, Gwynedd Mercy University has made quite the leap, ascending 71 spots in the U.S. News Best Colleges List, one of the most substantial jumps nationally, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. This achievement comes as U.S. News has updated its 2024 ranking methodology, placing a…
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Penn State Great Valley Accounting Graduate Earns Elijah Watt Sells Award for Performance on Certified Exam
Penn State Great Valley Accounting (Master of Professional) graduate Mike Donnelly was recently awarded the prestigious Elijah Watt Sells Award for his performance on the Uniform Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Examination. Each year, the American Institute of CPAs presents the award to CPA candidates who pass all four sections of the exam on their first attempt and have a…
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