Sebocks honored for their commitment to giving back to Butler County
BUTLER TWP — From helping beautify neighborhoods to bringing pollinator education to the community, Pete and Julie Sebock have found plenty of ways to give back to Butler County.
The couple were recognized for their contributions on Friday, Nov. 13, with the Community Champion Award from the Butler County Chamber of Commerce during a luncheon in Founders Hall at Butler County Community College.
“It feels amazing and truly grateful to be acknowledged,” Julie Sebock said. “You don't give back for the acknowledgment, but it always feels good to know that they've seen and appreciate what you have done. Our hearts are full.”
Since 2004, the award aims to recognize individuals, businesses and organizations whose leadership, generosity and community involvement help improve quality of life throughout Butler County.
The Sebocks, owners of Clear Choice Enterprises, founded the company in 2011. What began as a locally owned real estate brokerage has grown into a business built on treating people right and a genuine passion for helping others.
Chamber president Jordan Grady said he once got firsthand experience with the Sebock’s passion for helping others and just how genuine that kindness is.
“I have literally received a piece of clothing off of Pete's back before that he probably needed,” Grady said with a laugh as he addressed the crowd.
Grady explained it's one thing to have incredible business acumen, but it's another thing to be dedicated to the community you serve.
“I am forever grateful that I have gotten the chance to meet you guys and to hang out with successful entrepreneurs who truly care,” he added. “It's a rare combination, and I hope you guys understand how important this community thinks you are.”
Amanda Fleming, executive assistant & coordinator of board services for BC3, thanked the Sebocks on behalf of president Megan Coval and the entire BC3 community for their dedication to helping serve the region beyond business.
“Pete and Julie Sebock have been wonderful friends of our college and their kindness. Generosity and genuine love for this community are evident in everything they do,” Fleming said. “We are so fortunate to have people like them, who not only believe in the importance of community, but truly live it through their actions.”
The Sebocks have been active in Butler AM Rotary, taking part in community events, fundraising and neighborhood beautification efforts.
“If you live here like us, your kids go to school here, you work here — why would you not want to invest in the community?” Julie Sebock said. “That could be with Butler Downtown picking up trash like we've done or putting the snowflakes on Main Street up at 5 a.m.”
Julie Sebock has also championed environmental education, organizing a Save the Bees event at Alameda Park that distributed more than 1,000 seed packets and helping establish a pollinator garden and neighborhood lending library in Beaver Falls.
“Through a client I learned about the importance of bees and pollinators when she needed to find a rental that would allow her to bring her colonies with her,” Julie Sebock said. “Four years ago we got our own colony of bees. We partnered with Penn State gardeners and give out the seed packets to encourage growth of native flowers. Now we are beekeepers.”
Clear Choice Enterprises is a real estate brokerage headquartered in Butler with a presence in Beaver County.
“The business is doing great,” Pete Sebock said. “We are very blessed with a great family and team. Over the 15 years we have been open it has been a journey, and every year we progressively made milestones better and better for not only us, but our community and those we represent. We are here to stay, our roots are deep and they're not going away.”
The duo expressed a “sincere heartfelt thank you” to everyone who showed up to support them during the event and those who could not make it. They said they are excited to find out what the next chapter in their story brings.
“We appreciate the support in our journey,” Pete Sebock said. “I think we have created an atmosphere for family, friends and fellowship, helping build the community strong.”
