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2026 Awards Nominations

Thank you for your interest in the Pennsylvania Institute of Technology’s annual Awards Gala to be held on Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at the Waynesborough Country Club, Paoli, PA! We welcome nominations for our Individual Impact Awards and our Excellence in Healthcare Awards.
Nominations are due March 1, 2026.
Individual Impact Awards
Walter R. Garrison Business Leader of the Year Award: In tribute to the legacy of Walter R. Garrison, the Walter R. Garrison Business Leader of the Year Award celebrates and honors an individual who embodies the qualities he exemplified: vision, leadership, perseverance, and generosity of spirit.
Jayne Garrison Community Service Award: In tribute to the legacy of Jayne Garrison, this Community Service Award recognizes an individual(s) who exemplifies volunteerism, philanthropy, and support of their community.
Excellence in Healthcare Awards
Outstanding Contributions to Cannabis Education Award: This award recognizes an individual or business that has demonstrated exceptional leadership in advancing cannabis education through public outreach, professional training, policy engagement, or community-based initiatives.
Excellence in Healthcare Community Award: This award is presented annually to a healthcare organization that demonstrates its commitment to improving the health and well-being of their communities through healthcare, economic, or social initiatives.
Clinical Excellence Award: This award recognizes an individual or P.I.T. clinical partner offering superlative experiential learning to P.I.T. students supporting excellence in student growth and education.