Join approximately 200 businesses and community leaders from across the Pennsylvania Wilds, along with state partners and officials from Harrisburg as we gather for the PA Wilds Dinner & Awards to get an update on the state and local effort to grow the region’s economy and recognize Champion of the PA Wilds Awards winners.

Each year the PA Wilds Center recognizes individuals, groups, organizations, communities, and businesses that in the last year have made significant contributions to help grow and sustainably develop the outdoor recreation economy and nature tourism in the PA Wilds by marrying economic development and conservation goals. These prestigious awards are presented at the Center’s dinner.\

Event registration closes after July 16, 2025.

ABOUT THE EVENT VENUE

The PA Wilds Center for Entrepreneurship, Inc. (PA Wilds Center) is pleased to announce that Brass 16823 inside Titan Park in Bellefonte, Centre County, will be the location for the 2025 PA Wilds Dinner & Awards. Planned for Thursday, July 24, this special event is the premier networking opportunity in the Pennsylvania Wilds.

Once a brass manufacturing plant, Brass 16823 is a new and unique event venue that will make for a stunning historical backdrop, perfect for celebrating innovation and creative reuse during the Center's annual dinner. The program will take place in the former manufacturing space, with high windows allowing in plenty of natural light and showcasing pieces of its industrial history.

For more information, visit www.PAWildsCenter.org/program.

2025 PA Wilds Dinner & Awards

By Pennsylvania Wilds Center for Entrepreneurship

2025 PA Wilds Dinner & Awards

Celebrating PA Wilds Champions and and Regional Effort to Grow Outdoor Recreation Economy