POTTSTOWN PA – Three “outstanding young professionals” have been publicly recognized by the TriCounty Area Chamber of Commerce, for leadership and service it says has made “a lasting impact” across Pennsylvania’s Montgomery, Berks and Chester counties.
The chamber reports the recipients of its 2026 Young Professionals’ Rising Stars awards are Amanda Eckert of the Reading Royals organization, Kait Weber of Unleashed Counseling, and Owen Magers of Brixmor Property Group.
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Amanda Eckert
Eckert received its “Community/Social Impact Award.” She was “recognized for her outstanding commitment to community engagement and volunteerism. As corporate partnerships and special events manager for the Santander Arena and the Reading Royals, (she) also serves on the board of directors for Girls on the Run Berks.”
Eckert additionally “volunteers with ProBerco’s Harmony Walk, teaches as an adjunct professor at Reading Area Community College, and is a graduate of Leadership TriCounty. Her passion for building meaningful partnerships continues to make a positive impact throughout the region.”
Kait Weber
Weber received its “Health & Wellness Award.” She was “honored for her leadership in expanding access to mental health resources throughout the community. A licensed social worker, Weber mentors future professionals, founded the Unleashed Farm initiative, and partners with the LGBT Center to increase access to mental health services.
Her innovative approach and compassionate leadership continue to improve the well-being of individuals across the region.”
Owen Magers
Magers received its “Game Changer Award.” He was recognized “for his innovation, leadership, and professional accomplishments. While completing his degree at Penn State University, Magers advanced from a part-time courier to assistant to the CEO at The Victory Bank.
Today, he serves as an executive assistant at Brixmor Property Group, where he is recognized for his strategic thinking, process improvements, and commitment to organizational excellence and community involvement.”
The Future of Leadership
“These award recipients represent the future of leadership in our region,” Hailey Heimbach, chair of TriCounty Young Professionals, and chamber marketing and communications director, says. “Their passion, dedication, and willingness to serve others are inspiring,” she adds.
The awards were part of the chamber’s July 9 (2026; Thursday) “Summer Sips & Rising Stars Mixer.” It attracted chamber members and guests to honor the trio.
The mixer also drew attention to the Young Professionals program. It provides professionals ages 21 to 40 – whether chamber members or not – with opportunities for networking, professional development, leadership experiences, and community service.
For more information about the Young Professionals, send an e-mail to Heimbach at hailey@tricountyareachamber.com.
Wolf, Baldwin & Associates, P.C. was the event’s Awards Sponsor. The chamber thanked the firm for “its continued investment in developing the next generation of business and community leaders.” Attorneys Bruce Baldwin and Christopher Rothermel presented this year’s awards.
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