Northampton Borough Mayor Anthony Pristash received the Most Entertaining Mayor Award March 26 from Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce.

According to a news release, the annual event celebrating local mayors and municipal officials brought together more than 300 people and 40-plus municipal leaders to the Delta by Marriott to “celebrate the vibrant communities that come together to form the greater Lehigh Valley region.”

The release noted municipal leaders, business professionals and community stakeholders from Carbon, Lehigh, Northampton and Monroe counties in Pennsylvania and Warren County, N.J., came together to highlight “the power of collaboration and shared commitment to regional success.”

Other awards included Borough Manager of the Year to Catasauqua Borough Manager Glenn Eckhart, presented by state Rep. Mike Schlossberg, D-132nd; Township Manager of the Year Award to Upper Macungie Township Manager Robert Ibach, presented by state Rep. Gary Day, R-187th; a second Borough Manager of the Year Award to Lehighton Borough Manager Dane Dewire, presented by state Rep. Doyle Heffley, R-122nd; and Mayor of the Year Award to Ilene Tillman of Roseto, presented by Chair of the Chamber Board of Governors Laurie Hackett.

Pristash’s award was presented by Vice Chair of the Chamber Board of Governors Bret Ludlow.

“This event is a powerful reminder of what happens when communities come together with a shared purpose. Through collaboration, we are able to create real community impact and uplift the regions we serve across our five counties,” said Jessica O’Donnell-Gower, executive vice president of chambers of commerce for GLVCC. “Our municipal leaders do this work out of a deep love for their communities, and we are proud to stand alongside them, driven by that same passion for our mission.

“Congratulations to all of our 2026 award recipients. Your leadership and dedication truly make a difference, and we are honored to celebrate you,” O’Donnell-Gower added.

The event also featured a live “Business Matters” conversation led by Chamber President CEO Tony Iannelli, with Lehigh County Executive Josh Siegel and Northampton County Executive Tara Zrinski. In addition, the mayors of Allentown, Bethlehem and Easton attended and traveled through the room, interviewing other mayors in attendance, according to the release.