The Schuylkill Chamber of Commerce announces that nominations are open for the 2026 Chamber Awards Gala set for 5:30 p.m. Oct. 15 at Mountain Valley Golf Course, 1021 Brockton Mountain Drive, Barnesville.

The annual Awards Gala celebrates the outstanding businesses, nonprofit organizations, entrepreneurs and professionals who make Schuylkill County a stronger place to live, work and do business.

One of the highlights of the evening is the excitement of recognizing the finalists and revealing this year’s winners live at the Awards Gala.

Ways to submit:

• Complete the online nomination form.

• Mail your nomination to: Schuylkill Chamber of Commerce, 1 Progress Circle, Suite 201, Pottsville, PA 17901.

• Drop off your nomination at the chamber office during normal business hours.

• Prefer paper? A printable nomination form is available.

Award categories:

• Business Woman of the Year

• Business Man of the Year

• Entrepreneur of the Year

• Small Business of the Year

• Young Professional of the Year

• Nonprofit of the Year

• For Profit of the Year

Every nomination helps shine a spotlight on the people and organizations making Schuylkill County a thriving place to live, work and do business.

Nominations are due Aug. 14.