PHOTO PROVIDED Pictured, from left, are PA Wilds representative LaKeshia Knarr, Clinton County Arts Council President Steve Getz, Clinton County Historical Society President Bonnie Hannis, CCAC Board member Rich Wykoff, Myrl Kibbe, PA Wilds Award Recipient Lynn Kibbe and Department of Community and Economic Development Secretary Rick Vilello.

LOCK HAVEN — Approximately 200 businesses and community leaders from across the Pennsylvania Wilds, along with state partners and officials from Harrisburg gathered at the annual for the PA Wilds Dinner & Awards at the University of Pittsburgh campus in Bradford, Pa. earlier this summer.

Each year the PA Wilds Center recognizes individuals, groups, organizations, communities and businesses that in the last year have made significant contributions to help grow and sustainably develop the outdoor recreation economy and nature tourism in the PA Wilds by marrying economic development and conservation goals. Awards were presented in 10 different categories from nominees across the 12.5 county region of the PA Wilds.

Lynn Kibbe was selected as Artisan of the Year while Mountain Top & Provisions was awarded Business of the Year.

Lynn is a long standing member of the Clinton County Arts Council which has a proud tradition of being recognized for achievements by the PA Wilds.

Lynn is the fifth CCAC member to be recognized as the Artisan of the Year. An amazing accomplishment for both Lynn and the CCAC.

Since 2012, the CCAC/Station Gallery has been selected for seven prestigious PA Wilds awards including the five Artisans of the Year awards, the Great Places Award for the Station Gallery and the Event of the Year for LH JAMS.

Mountain Top & Provisions went through an extensive remodeling several years ago and has been selected as the 2024 Business of the Year. They continue to expand their facility in Haneyville to include inside and patio seating while holding live outdoor music events throughout the summer.

Located within easy driving distance of both the Pine Creek and Kettle Creek watersheds, Mountain Top and Provisions is a hub for outdoor enthusiasts in the heart of the PA Wilds.