Join us for the 2025 Building Berks Awards & Expo on Tuesday, September 9 at the GoggleWorks Center for the Arts for an evening dedicated to recognizing and celebrating vision, collaboration and the built environment that is shaping Berks County’s future. With over 30 nominated projects and a mix of industry and community leaders, this unique event highlights the people and places transforming our community.
Celebrate the Power of Place
From innovative commercial developments to historic renovations, placemaking projects and an exciting new Public Art category debuting this year, the nominated projects showcase the innovation and impact happening all around us. This event honors all the partners involved in bringing a project to fruition who are making Greater Reading more connected, vibrant and resilient.
Experience the Thrill of the Live Announcements
The Building Berks winners are under wraps until the night of the event. Experience the excitement of the live announcements across 15+ diverse categories, and leave inspired by what’s being built and rebuilt in our neighborhoods, towns and city centers.
Connect with Our Region’s Visionaries
This is your chance to network with the dynamic individuals who are driving change in Greater Reading! Whether you are an industry professional, civic leader or someone passionate about our community’s growth, you’ll find valuable connections among developers, contractors, architects, economic leaders and local officials during the reception and expo. Enjoy meaningful conversations in a relaxed and creative atmosphere that fosters collaboration.
Experience GoggleWorks – a Perfect Backdrop
The GoggleWorks Center for the Arts serves as the perfect backdrop for this celebration, exemplifying adaptive reuse and creative placemaking. Prepare for an evening filled with energy, creativity and inspiration!
See the Impact through the Numbers
The past five Building Berks Awards events have painted a powerful picture of our community’s growth:
2023 Project Highlights:
- $148 million in local investment
- 2,100+ jobs created
- 1.2 million sq. ft. of development
Since 2018:
- $849 million in local investment
- 11,000+ jobs created or retained
- 7.8 million sq. ft. developed across Berks County
Award Categories Include:
- Adaptive Reuse
- Agribusiness
- Building Systems
- Commercial
- Education
- Healthcare
- Historic Preservation/Restoration
- Hospitality
- Industrial
- Infrastructure
- Mixed-Use
- Placemaking
- Public Art – new in 2025!
- Residential
- Sustainable Development
- Out-of-the-Box Innovation
Tickets are on sale now — do not miss your chance to be part of the story.
This is your opportunity to be part of our community’s incredible story! The event promises an unforgettable evening filled with inspiration, recognition, and connection.
Thank you to event sponsors:
