Niagara USA Chamber of Commerce

2026 Chamber Honors Awardees

The Niagara USA Chamber is proud to recognize the businesses, leaders, and organizations whose work is helping shape a stronger future for Niagara County. These honorees reflect excellence in growth, leadership, innovation, service, and regional impact.

Thursday, May 14, 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Niagara Falls
Chamber Honors Awards Luncheon

This year’s awardees represent the breadth of what makes Niagara County strong: established institutions, emerging leaders, mission-driven organizations, and collaborative efforts that move the region forward. Their work strengthens the local economy, deepens community pride, and reflects the kind of leadership worthy of Chamber Honors recognition.

Nomination-Based Awards
Business of the Year

The Wurlitzer Building

With its revival as a landmark destination for events, retail, and community gathering, The Wurlitzer Building represents the kind of reinvestment that strengthens both place and momentum in Niagara County. Its blend of heritage, visibility, and modern use has made it a recognizable symbol of business confidence, adaptive reuse, and regional pride.

Business Person of the Year

Edla Collora
Harrison Place

Through her work with Harrison Place and her longtime involvement in community-centered initiatives, Edla Collora has become a trusted force for connection, leadership, and follow-through. She brings people together, advances projects that matter, and leads with a spirit of service that leaves a lasting mark on the regional business community.

Small Business of the Year

A Better You Lifestyle

A Better You Lifestyle has built its impact by meeting real community needs with heart, consistency, and practical support. Its work empowering youth and families through programs centered on wellness, education, and personal growth reflects the resilience and community-minded energy that define exceptional small business leadership.

Innovation Award

Niagara County Fair

The Niagara County Fair continues to honor tradition while embracing fresh ideas that keep the experience relevant, vibrant, and welcoming to new audiences. Its commitment to innovation, community connection, and accessible family engagement has helped keep one of Niagara County’s signature institutions moving forward.

Collaboration / Partnership Award

Niagara County Agribusiness Forum

The Niagara County Agribusiness Forum demonstrates what becomes possible when agriculture, economic development, and community partners work in concert. By creating space for shared learning, networking, and resource alignment, the forum strengthens one of Niagara County’s foundational industries through collaboration in action.

Young Professional of the Year

Sydney Watters

As part of the team at Platter’s Chocolate Factory, Sydney Watters represents the next generation of Niagara business leadership. Her energy, professionalism, and clear commitment to growth make her a standout young professional and a strong example of the promise shaping the region’s future.

Chamber and Partner Awards
National Grid Green Award

Niagara Falls High School

Niagara Falls High School serves as a major institution in the community and a place where the next generation is being prepared for college, careers, and civic life. This recognition reflects leadership that pairs opportunity, stewardship, and a forward-looking commitment to responsible growth.

Spirit of Hospitality Tourism Award

Newfane & Olcott Beach Tourism Committee

By championing one of Niagara County’s most distinctive waterfront destinations, the Newfane & Olcott Beach Tourism Committee has helped elevate visitor experience, local pride, and regional visibility. Its work supports tourism not simply as promotion, but as a driver of small business activity and community identity.

Father Levesque Community Advocacy Award

Hon. Angelo Morinello

Hon. Angelo Morinello has been a consistent advocate for Niagara County through years of public service and representation in Albany. His record reflects a sustained commitment to local priorities, civic wellbeing, and the kind of advocacy that helps communities be heard where decisions are made.

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