09/14/2026
Thank you to everyone who voted for us! We feel the ❤️!
After more than 180 nominations recognizing 62 businesses and organizations across four award categories, we are excited to announce the Top 5 finalists for Hamburg’s Best of the Best Awards!
Thank you to everyone who took the time to submit a nomination and share the stories of the businesses, entrepreneurs, storefronts, and nonprofit organizations making a difference in Hamburg. Finalists were selected based on the strength and content of the nominations, their impact on the community, and how well they represented each award category.
The Top 5 finalists, listed in no particular order, are:
Business of the Year
1787 Brewing Company
Backwoods Brothers Authentic Texas Cuisine
Copperz Brewing Co.
Leibensperger Funeral Homes
Liv Holistic
Entrepreneur of the Year
Heidi and Wayne Wolfe
Jim and Mandi Gerner
Justin DeLong
Rebekah Balthaser
Vicki Waters
Storefront of the Year
1787 Brewing Company
Hazel’s Café
The Hen Shed
Mayfield and Co.
Stinkleberry Soap
Non-Profit of the Year
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary
LC Medical
Salem Berne United Methodist Church
Three Strands Community Center
Thrift & Thrive
Now it’s time to celebrate them!
Join us for the 1st Annual Hamburg Best of the Best Awards & Dinner on Thursday, September 24, from 5:30–8:00 PM at The Wherehouse of Hamburg. Enjoy an evening of dinner, recognition, and community as we celebrate the people and organizations helping make Hamburg such a special place to live, work, visit, and do business.
The winners in all four categories will be announced that evening, so come cheer on your favorites and help us celebrate Hamburg’s Best of the Best!
Tickets are $50 per person, and table sponsorships are also available. Click the link at hamburgpa.org for tickets and additional information.
Congratulations to all of our finalists, and thank you to everyone who helped recognize the incredible work happening throughout our community. We hope to see you on September 24!
