!mpact Awards

2023 !mpact Award Recipient: Pyrotecnico – Live Events LLC The Pyrotecnico story began over 125 years ago in Italy by founder, Constantino Vitale. Immigrating to America in 1922, Constantino set up shop in New Castle. The business took off, primarily selling fireworks from a catalog to local community organizations. Constantino’s passion for fireworks was reflected…

2023 !mpact Award Recipient: New Castle Playhouse In 1958, New Castle Playhouse (NCP) was incorporated as a non-profit organization and for more than sixty (60) years has been enriching the lives of Lawrence County and the region through live theatrical performances. The New Castle Playhouse exists to foster community, pride, civic renewal, and cultural enlightenment…

2023 !mpact Award Recipient: PIZZA JOE’S / CLASSI-CO FOODS / DAYSTAR MARKETING Joe “Pizza Joe” Seminara’s long career in hospitality started at his (Uncle) Rocky’s Golden Dawn grocery store on West Washington Street in New Castle and has lasted more than fifty (50) years. When Joe opened the first Pizza Joe’s restaurant in 1980, he…

2023 !mpact Award Recipient: Bruce & Merrilees Bruce & Merrilees celebrates its diamond anniversary in 2023. The nationally ranked electrical contractor opened its doors in 1948 in New Castle, PA. Now, 75 years later, B&M is still owned and operated by the Bruce family. The company headquarters remains in New Castle, with six additional offices…

2023 !mpact Award Recipient: AVALON FIELD CLUB AT NEW CASTLE After nearly $7 million in renovations and upgrades to the former New Castle Country Club, Avalon Golf and Country Club announced the completion of its fifth property, The Avalon Field Club at New Castle, in 2023. The Avalon Field Club at New Castle was established…