Although the awards ceremony is still seven months away, Northampton Community College has announced who has been selected to receive the College’s prestigious “Community Fabric” awards.

The awards are presented once every five years to people and organizations who have made significant contributions to the quality of life in the Lehigh Valley. Nominations are accepted from business and community leaders throughout the area. Selections are made by previous award recipients.

The following companies, social service agencies and individuals will be honored at a black tie dinner on October 27:

Long-Term Lehigh Valley Company with 100+ Full-Time Employees:

PPL (Allentown)

Long-Term Lehigh Valley Company with less than 100 Full-Time Employees:

HMK Insurance (Bethlehem)

New Horizon Award - Lehigh Valley Company Established within Last 10 Years:

Embassy Bank (Bethlehem)

Non-Profit Organizations with Operations in the Lehigh Valley:

New Bethany Ministries (Bethlehem)

Turning Point of the Lehigh Valley (Lehigh & Northampton counties)

Volunteer Award:

Dan Bosket (Allentown)

Dream Weaver Award:

Dexter and Dorothy Baker (Allentown)

To receive an invitation to the dinner, contact Laraine Demshock at Northampton Community College at ldemshock@northampton.edu or 6109-861-5342.