Introducing the 2023 Nonprofit Innovation Awards finalists 

Central Penn Business Journal has named the finalists for its 2023 Nonprofit Innovation Awards. 

The Nonprofit Innovation Awards are presented to nonprofits that work to improve Central Pennsylvania in pioneering new ways. The innovation must have taken place between July 2021 and December 2022 and cannot discriminate against any protected class.  

A top winner and a runner-up in each category will be revealed during video rollouts May 15-18. 

The 2023 awards are held in partnership with the Lancaster County Community Foundation, The Foundation for Enhancing Communities and York County Community Foundation. 

“The 2023 Nonprofit Innovation finalists demonstrate innovation and creativity that turn ideas into action and help to build strong communities,” said Suzanne Fischer-Huettner, managing director of the Central Penn Business Journal/BridgeTower Media. “We at the Central Penn Business Journal are pleased to join with the Lancaster County Community Foundation, The Foundation for Enhancing Communities and York County Community Foundation in honoring the work done by these outstanding nonprofits.” 

The Presenting Sponsor is First National Bank. The Major Sponsor is Community Aid. The Foundation Sponsors are the Lancaster County Community Foundation, The Foundation for Enhancing Communities and York County Community Foundation The Celebration Sponsor is WellSpan Health. 

The 2023 Nonprofit Innovation Awards finalists include: 

Branding Identity/Unique Marketing Campaign 

Goodwill Keystone Area 

Jewish Federation of Greater Harrisburg 

Music For Everyone 

United Way of the Capital Region 

Collaboration 

Excentia Human Services 

Family First Health Corp. 

Goodwill Keystone Area 

Music For Everyone 

UPMC Pinnacle Foundation 

Management Operations 

The YMCA of the Roses 

York County Food Bank 

York County History Center 

Nonprofit Leadership Excellence 

Deborah Allen, PennCares 

Angela Dickinson, Someone To Tell It To 

Una Martone, Leadership Harrisburg Area 

Eric Saunders, New Hope Ministries 

Steven Schauder, Jewish Family Service of Greater Harrisburg, Inc. 

Programs 

Ben Franklin Technology Partners 

Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Capital Region 

Central Pennsylvania Food Bank 

Community Progress Council 

Hospice & Community Care