King of Prussia District 2024 Awards

King of Prussia District is pleased to share the recipients of the 2024 King of Prussia District Awards. Selected by a jury, the following companies and individuals were recognized at the District’s Bright Bash on March 28^th for their commitment to King of Prussia’s transformation and growth.

Core Values Award

Upper Merion Area Community Cupboard Board of Directors
Established in 2018 to combat food insecurity within the bounds of Upper Merion Area School District, Upper Merion Area Community Cupboard’s Board of Directors was selected for a Core Values Award in recognition of their determination to address the needs of those who are most vulnerable in the community. Determined is one of three core values of King of Prussia District, along with Progressive and Fun.

Commercial Office Award

UGI Corporation
In the summer of 2023, UGI Corporation moved their headquarters roughly a half mile down the road, from 460 N. Gulph Road to 500 N. Gulph Road in King of Prussia. While the size of the buildings is comparable, the new HQ, owned by Brandywine Realty Trust, underwent a major $29.7M renovation in 2019. UGI Corporation was selected for its commitment to keeping its HQ in King of Prussia.

Commercial Office Award

InductEV
In April 2023, InductEV announced the opening of a new 50,000 SF research and development center and headquarters at 660 Allendale Road in King of Prussia. The move to the new modern, mixed-use facility was in response to InductEV’s rapid expansion. InductEV was selected by the jury for their decision to move to KOP and in recognition of the company’s impressive growth.

Economic Development Award

Provco Group
After purchasing the former American Baptist Church USA headquarters property at 588 N. Gulph Road in April 2020, Provco’s development work faced significant challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite these challenges, the 66,000 SF Topgolf finally opened in June 2023 across the street from Valley Forge Casino Resort, adding to King of Prussia’s impressive portfolio of entertainment venues. For their development of Topgolf, the jury selected Provco Group for an Economic Development Award.

Economic Development Award

Topgolf
As one of King of Prussia’s most highly anticipated openings of the year, the King of Prussia District Awards jury selected Topgolf for an Economic Development Award. Topgolf attracts golfers of all levels – from serious golfers to weekend warriors to newbies – from all across the region. Topgolf hired 400+ team members for their opening.

Economic Development Award

Eigen X
To accommodate rapid growth due to an increased demand for services, Eigen X relocated its company headquarters of two years from 1000 Continental Drive to 1030 Continental Drive in King of Prussia. The new, recently renovated HQ is about 11,000 SF larger than the prior space, allowing Eigen X the room to continue its expansion. A frequent Philadelphia Business Journal Best Places to Work winner, Eigen X considers its location in King of Prussia an asset in employee recruitment and retention. For its commitment to staying in King of Prussia, the jury selected Eigen X for an Economic Development Award.

Transportation Award

National Park Service
Several state, local and regional organizations are working on plans to design and build a multimodal trail connection on N. Gulph Rd. to connect Valley Forge National Historical Park (VFNHP) with The Village at Valley Forge and the Chester Valley Trail. The concept includes tying in the First Avenue Linear Park to provide seamless connections for pedestrians and cyclists between Moore Park, the Village, Chester Valley Trail and VFNHP.  Upper Merion Township entered into an agreement with the National Park Service and PennDOT to design the first trail section between VFNHP and First Avenue with funding provided by the National Park Service. The King of Prussia District Awards jury selected National Park Service for a Transportation Award in recognition of its investment and commitment to this important project.

Hospitality Award

Valley Forge Casino Resort
Ranked #2 of 17 the state in revenue for 2023, Boyd Gaming’s Valley Forge Casino Resort (VFCR) continues its reign as one of the top performing casinos in Pennsylvania. Locally, VFCR shows its commitment to the community through the support of several charitable endeavors and partnerships, including the Board of Community Assistance established in 2013 in partnership with Upper Merion Township. Valley Forge Casino Resort was selected for a Hospitality Award for its impressive 2023 performance, ongoing programming and commitment to the community.

Residential Award

UDR
After a nearly 20-year drought in housing in Upper Merion Township, during which time employment in the township rose from around 43,000-63,000, new housing options started to come online in 2015. Denver-based developers UDR came into the King of Prussia market strong, investing in several multifamily properties in a matter of a few years. UDR now owns three properties in King of Prussia, including two in The Village at Valley Forge (The George Apartments and The Smith Valley Forge) and Park Square, the first multifamily property built after the rezoning of the King of Prussia Business Park, now known as Moore Park. For the company’s significant investment in King of Prussia, UDR was selected for a 2024 Residential Award.

Retailer Award

Willner Properties
Willner Properties’ mixed-use Courtside Square at 150 Allendale Road saw significant leasing activity in 2023. Joining their impressive list of tenants, Bang Cookies, Generator Supercenter of the Mainline and Scenthound opened recently. Image Studios, PetMedic, Luminosity and Dim Sum King are coming soon. Willner Properties was awarded a Retailer Award for their outstanding 2023 leasing activity.

Community Outreach Award

SERVPRO of King of Prussia
Each year, the King of Prussia District awards jury works with District staff to identify a business that has gone above-and-beyond in their support of District initiatives. This year, the Community Outreach Award goes to SERVPRO of King of Prussia. SERVPRO is a longtime sponsor of King of Prussia District’s First Responders Appreciation Week and Presenting Sponsor of King of Prussia Restaurant Week and KOP Shops for CHOP, and this year is also sponsoring Business Networking Events. Beyond supporting these events financially, the SERVPRO team is generous with their time, volunteering throughout the year at District events. King of Prussia District is pleased to recognize SERVPRO of King of Prussia with this Community Outreach Award.

Community Outreach Award

Best Buddies
Offering one-to-one friendship and leadership development programs for individuals with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), Best Buddies International is doing important work in this community from their office on 640 Freedom Business Center Dr. In 2023, Best Buddies held their Friendship Walk along the First Avenue Linear Park and will host the 2024 walk in King of Prussia Mall. In recognition of their important mission and impact, the jury selected Best Buddies for a Community Outreach Award.