President's Lifetime Achievement in the Arts Award Honoree

Nicholas C. Scott President & CEO of Scott Enterprises is a passionate leader whose vision has helped shape the hospitality business in Northwestern PA. Nick built the family business into 28 locations with over 2500 employees in Northwestern Pa and Western NY.  Scott Enterprises has a unique portfolio of hotels, restaurant, conference centers, Splash Lagoon indoor waterpark resort, and Peakn' Peek golf ski and spa resort. Through their " We Promise To Care Campaign" Scott Enterprises supports many individuals, organizations and fundraising events. Everyday 2500 associates come to work promising to care for  their guests their community and each other.  Scott Enterprises supports the Arts in Erie, sponsoring many concerts and events and is the major sponsor of the Erie Philharmonic  and also supports the Mercyhurst University Mary D'Angelo Performing Artist series. A few of Mr. Scotts accomplishments include: Entrepreneur of the Year for Western Pennsylvania, Outstanding Citizens Award from the Competitive Enterprise System and 2011 Employer of the Year presented by Erie County Economic Development Corporation.  Mr. Scott has proudly supported the Erie Summer Festival of the Arts for the past 35 years