Joel and Barbara Brown were honored for restoring the 1874 Italianate Woods Mansion in Huntingdon Borough, receiving a Huntingdon County Community Improvement Award in the Residential Category. 

 Exterior features restored include the cupola, eaves brackets, scrolled corbels, front door and porch.  The interior has been designed by noted painter John Rita of Altoona and features stenciled walls and trompe d’oeil to create the illusion of curtains and columns.  A large ceiling mural of the nine muses adorns the 25 foot long dining room.  

 Sponsored bythe Huntingdon County Planning Commission, County Chamber and Kish Bank, the winners of the 5th Annual Community Improvement Award were announced at the HCPC Annual Meeting March 10, 2009.

Chris and Jackie Conferreceived the Huntingdon County Community Improvement Award in the Commerical Category.  The Confer’s partnered with Mt Union businessman Ralph Parks to redevelop a former Mt Union hardware store into a restaurant and fitness center.  

This project is a good example of neighborhood revitalization and sustainable development within the existing community.  Renovation work began in August 2008, with completion in April 2009. 

 Sponsored bythe Huntingdon County Planning Commission, County Chamber and Kish Bank, the winners of the 5th Annual Community Improvement Award were announced at the HCPC Annual Meeting March 10, 2009.