2026 Educational Workshop, Annual Meeting & “Do 6” Awards
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2026 Educational Workshop, Annual Meeting, & “Do 6” Awards
The 2026 Educational Workshop, Annual Meeting, & “Do 6” Awards will be held September 9-11, 2026, in the Heritage Community of Coudersport, located in Potter County, Pennsylvania.
Coudersport was selected as the host community in recognition of its designation as the 2025 PA Route 6 Heritage Community of the Year, an award presented to one designated Heritage Community that has embraced their Heritage Tourism Work Plan and has been steadily implementing worthwhile projects that show impact and results in their community.
Flourishing small businesses, artisans, and signature events, supported by organizations such as Revitalize Potter County, the Potter County Artisans Center, and a revitalized Chamber of Commerce, have helped create a vibrant, welcoming destination. As a gateway to Cherry Springs State Park, a globally recognized Dark Sky destination, Coudersport successfully blends arts, culture, outdoor recreation, and tourism, making it an ideal setting to showcase best practices in heritage-based community and economic development for the PA Route 6 region.
About the Educational Workshop
Details about the educational workshop (location, speakers, topics, etc.) will be announced as they become available.
2026
"DO 6" Awards
Each year at the Annual Meeting & Educational Workshop, the Alliance recognizes and celebrates just a handful of those outstanding individuals and groups through their annual “Do 6” Awards Ceremony. These individuals, organizations, businesses, and corporations exemplify the mission of the PA Route 6 Alliance to protect, preserve and enhance the scenic, cultural, historical, and recreational resources of Pennsylvania’s northern tier.
Make your nominations HERE!
Heritage Partnership Award
The Heritage Partnership Award is given to a person, group, or project that has demonstrated excellence in historic and cultural preservation, interpretation, and/or education through cross-corridor thinking and interagency cooperation.
Heritage Tourism Award
The Heritage Tourism Award is presented to the organizers of a project or event that furthers economic and tourism development while still respecting the heritage and cultural resources of the corridor.
Heritage Leadership Award
The Heritage Leadership Award is presented to a person, business, or organization for meaningful contributions and/or partnerships that have resulted in the enrichment of our communities through landscape initiatives or historic preservation.
Artisan of the Year Award
The Artisan of the Year Award is presented to an Artisan Trail member who exemplifies the goals of the PA Route 6 Artisan Trail program with special attention to regional thinking and cooperation while promoting the arts along the corridor.
Heritage Community of the Year Award
The Heritage Community of the Year Award is presented to one designated Heritage Community that is embracing their Heritage Tourism WorkPlan and implementing worthwhile projects that show impact and results in their community.
Lifetime Achievement
The Lifetime Achievement Award is presented to a person or agency that exemplifies outstanding leadership and advances the PA Route 6 Alliance mission through heritage development.
2026
Planning Committee Members
| Position | Name | Occupation |
|---|---|---|
| Executive Director | Candace Hillyard | PA Route 6 Alliance |
| Program Manager | Casey Ferry | PA Route 6 Alliance |
| Fiscal & Admin Coordinator | Danielle Stilson | PA Route 6 Alliance |
| Executive Director | Colleen Hanson | Visit Potter-Tioga |
| Potter County Planning | Will Hunt |
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