Nonprofit Innovation Awards
Nominations are now open for 2023!
Nonprofit Innovation Awards honors local 501(c)(3) organizations that work to improve Central PA in pioneering new ways. To be eligible to become 2023 Nonprofit Innovation honoree organizations applying must submit an innovation that has taken place in the past 18 months (July 2021- December 2022) and cannot discriminate against any protected class.
For more information, contact our Events Team at [email protected]
When
- Thursday, May 18, 2023
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4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Where
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Wyndridge Farm
885 South Pleasant Ave
Dallastown, 17313 United States
To be eligible, the organization or executive must meet all of the following requirements:
1) Organization is recognized by the IRS as a 501(c)(3) organization.
2) Organization is located in and serves at least one of the following counties: Adams, Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, Lancaster, Lebanon, Perry and/or York county.
3) Innovation was implemented no earlier than January 1, 2019 (For executive category, individual must have been in his/her current position for three years).
4) May not be the company of a sponsor or judge.
5) Please note: Statewide nonprofit organizations are NOT eligible as this is a recognition program for the Central PA region only.
Nominations close, February 12, 2023.
Cost: $20
2023 Nonprofit Innovation Awards Nomination
To be eligible, the organization or executive must meet all of the following requirements: 1) Organization is recognized by the IRS as a 501(c)(3) organization. 2) Organization is located in and serves at least one of the following counties: Adams, Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, Lancaster, Lebanon, Perry and/or York county. 3) Innovation was implemented no earlier than January 1, 2018 (For executive category, individual must have been in his/her current position for three years). 4) May not be the company of a sponsor or judge. 5)Please note: Statewide nonprofit organizations are NOT eligible as this is a recognition program for the Central PA region only.
Do the winning organizations have to say something?
Winners do not speak live during the event, but will be contacted to be profiled in a multi-media video that will be aired during the event.
My organization is a Nonprofit Innovation award winner, what now?
Sit tight, a member of our team will contact you soon with any additional details.
If I’m a winner, do I need to purchase a ticket?
You do not need to purchase a ticket for yourself as an honoree. All other attendees must purchase a ticket. Sponsorship packages are available to purchase for those wanting large groups of tickets and additional benefits.
Can I buy an ad in the publication?
The Nonprofit Innovation award program is supported through sponsorships. The ads you see in the magazine are part of the sponsorship packages. Please email [email protected] for sponsorship questions or opportunities.
I bought a ticket but I don’t see it?
Tickets will be sent to you and everyone who registers the day before and the day of the event via email.
Remember, tickets can only be opened on one device, if you open it on your phone but then try to open it on your computer it will not work.
Contact [email protected] if you have any issues.
2022 Winner Video Reveals
• Collaboration
• Management Operations
• Nonprofit Leadership Excellence
• Programs
Branding Identity/Unique Marketing Campaign:
Myerstown Vitality Partnership
Collaboration:
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Capital Region
Management Operations:
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central PA
Nonprofit Leadership Excellence:
John Griner
The Salvation Army Harrisburg Capital City Region
Melissa Reed
Planned Parenthood Keystone
Lee Stickler
Cornwall Manor
Programs:
Hope Within Community Health, Counseling & Dental Center
Testimonials
“I really appreciate the balance that was represented in the nominations and the awards of the nonprofits. There were churches, ministries and LGBTQ+ organizations–Leaders that don’t do it for the money but to serve the communities that they love and about which they are passionate.” – Michael J. Burns, director, Join Hands Ministry
Awards Categories:
Branding Identity/Unique Marketing Campaign
This category recognizes nonprofits that utilize unique and innovative marketing concepts to attract financial support, volunteers and/or clients.
Collaboration
This category recognizes an innovative collaborative effort between a nonprofit and another organization to accomplish a common goal that they otherwise wouldn’t be able to achieve.
Management Operations
This category recognizes innovation in organizational operations that have resulted in their increased success of their mission.
Nonprofit Leadership Excellence
This category recognizes an innovative nonprofit leader whose accomplishments have advanced his/her organization and positively impacted the community.
Programs
This category recognizes innovative programming that has resulted in the organization’s increased success in achievement of their mission.
2021 Honorees
Branding Identity/Unique Marketing Campaign
Christian Churches United of the Tri-County Area
Downtown Inc and the York County Economic Alliance
Lancaster LGBTQ + Coalition
MANTEC
The Salvation Army Harrisburg Capital City Region
York County Libraries
Collaboration
rabbitCARES
Children’s Aid Society – York C.A.R.E.S
Dauphin County Library System
Tenfold (formerly Tabor/LHOP)
Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts
Management Operations
Catholic Harvest Food Pantry
Cultural Alliance of York County
Jewish Federation of Greater Harrisburg
Leg Up Farm
Nonprofit Leadership Excellence
Michael Burns Join Hands Ministry
Kelly Gollick CONTACT Helpline
Maggie Lattin Boys & Girls Club of Chambersburg and Shippensburg
Mitch Nugent Prima Theatre
Ralph Rodriguez All You Can Inc.
Programs
Destination Carlisle, Inc
Family First Health Corp
HANNA’s Pantry, administered by the HANNA Foundation
Junior Achievement of South Central PA
YMCA of York and York County
YWCA Carlisle & Cumberland County
