Toasting to Ten Years

On December 16, 2021, after two years of rescheduling and delays, we were finally able to welcome our sponsors, partners and friends to celebrate a decade of working together to transform KOP at King of Prussia District’s 10-Year Anniversary Gala and Awards, presented by Riley Riper Hollin & Colagreco.

The Sheraton Valley Forge’s ballroom and networking space were transformed into an art-deco-themed formal affair, complete with a champagne ice sculpture from Frank’s Ice, gorgeous centerpieces from Arrangements Unlimited, dramatic lighting from EBE and a poppin’ photo-op by Charming Garlands and Philly Marquee.

The networking cocktail hour was followed by a seated dinner, during which King of Prussia District President & CEO Eric Goldstein shared a walk down memory lane, highlighting a decade of accomplishments and KOP’s incredible transformation with a Top 10 list and accompanying video.

Following Eric’s presentation, we moved into the Awards Presentation, honoring a few of the many companies and KOP advocates that have played an important role in King of Prussia’s transformation over the past decade.

Award recipients include:

Economic Development: Realen Properties
Commercial Office: Brandywine Realty Trust
Leadership: Upper Merion Township Board of Supervisors & Upper Merion Area School District
Transportation: PennDOT
Hospitality: Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board
Residential Development: 251 Dekalb and The Hanover Company
Retail & Dining: Simon Property Group
Friends of King of Prussia District: Conlin’s Print, PA State Representative Tim Briggs and All Seasons Landscaping
King of Prussia Rail Advocate Award: Montgomery County Commissioner Dr. Valerie Arkoosh

Finally, we concluded the evening by recognizing the individuals who were instrumental in the formation of King of Prussia District.  If not for the foresight of these people, KOP would certainly not be what it is today.

Founders Awards: Ronald Wagenmann, Richard Kubach, Arthur Powell, Clint Cochran, Skip Kunda and Scott Sibley
Pinnacle Award: Brian McElwee

Thank you to every who helped us celebrate and toast to KOP’s incredible growth over the past decade. We are humbled to be a part of such an active, innovative and involved community.

Special thanks to our event sponsors: Presenting & Cocktail Sponsor Riley Riper Hollin & Colagreco; Gold Sponsors Brandywine Realty Trust, IBEW Local 98, Pennoni Associates, Sheraton Valley Forge Hotel and Wurzak Hotel Group; Silver Sponsors Barry Isett & Associates, Ground Reconsidered, Kreischer Miller, Parker Plants and TD Bank; Awards Sponsor Unruh Turner Burke & Frees; Gift Bag Sponsor AgileCat; Prosecco Sponsor APPI Energy; and Print Sponsor Conlin’s Print.