Left to right: Leanne Engle, UPV Chamber of Commerce, Frank and Donna Falk Fun- eral Homes and Crematory, Inc.; Kimberly Bast, Upper Perkiomen School District; Kate Coleman, Raw Replenish; State Representative Milou Mackenzie; Arno Kott; Dave Freeman, QNB Bank; Rosaura Hernandez-McCall, PECO; Cole Speilman, Upper Perk- iomen Valley YMCA; Michael Tannous, Upper Perkiomen Valley YMCA.

            The valuable contributions of business, education and community leaders were celebrated at the Upper Perkiomen Valley Chamber's 26th Community & Commerce Awards Celebration. Held on June 15 at Perkiomen School, the event was an inspiring reminder of what can be accomplished when a community works together.

            Awards were presented to the following recipients by the individuals who nominated them: PerkUp Award for Education – Kimberly Bast, Upper Perkiomen School District; Outstanding Small Business Award – Kate Coleman, Raw Replenish; Wallace H. Bieler Distinguished Leadership Award – Frank and Donna Falk, Falk Funeral Homes and Crematory, Inc.; Distinguished Service Award – Arno Kott.

            The Upper Perkiomen Valley Chamber would also like to thank Sodexo – Perkiomen School, Valley Choral Society and Steve Pestrock Photography for their contributions and adding a special touch to the breakfast celebration.

            The Chamber breakfast was sponsored by PECO, QNB Bank and the Upper Perkiomen Valley YMCA.