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 30, 2025.

ABOUT THE EVENT VENUE

The PA Wilds Center for Entrepreneurship, Inc. (PA Wilds Center) is pleased to announce that DuBois Country Club in DuBois, Clearfield County, will be the location for the 2026 PA Wilds Dinner & Awards. Planned for Thursday, July 30, this special event is the premier networking opportunity in the Pennsylvania Wilds.

The DuBois Country Club is nestled within the city limits of historic DuBois, Pennsylvania. The Club offers an 18-hole golf course, spread out over traditional Western Pennsylvania terrain with breathtaking views of the City of DuBois. Just a few short miles from Interstate 80, accessible from both exits 97 and 101, and only 1/4 mile from Route 219. In addition to their century old golf course, they are proud to offer our 6,500-square foot Conference & Catering facility. The Club is home to a fully equipped golf pro shop, The Tannery Bar & Grill, and banquet venue which can accommodate up 500 guests.

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

2026 PA Wilds Dinner & Awards

By PA Wilds Center for Entrepreneurship

2026 PA Wilds Dinner & Awards

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