On March 7, 2013 the Central Penn Business Journal recognized 34 nonprofit organizations and their leaders for achievements in providing serves to the Central Pennsylvania Community. Nine of the 34 finalists received grants from the three community foundations representing the Capital Region, Lancaster and York. In the categories of marketing, collaboration, operations and programming, the winner was awarded $2,000 and the runner-up was awarded $1,000.The winner of the Nonprofit Leadership Excellence category received a $1,000 grant for his organization.

2013 Nonprofit Innovation Awards Winners & Honorees

Brand Identity/Unique Marketing Campaign Category

These nonprofits have used a new marketing concept to attract financial support, volunteers and/or clients.

WINNER: Bethesda Mission, Harrisburg

RUNNER UP: Lutheran Social Services – SCP, York

Hamilton Health Center, Harrisburg

Lancaster Country Day School, Lancaster

Orthodox Christian Charities of Greater Harrisburg dba Agia Sophia Coffeehouse and Bookstore, Harrisburg

Collaboration Category

These nonprofits have executed an innovative program with another organization(s) for a common goal.

WINNER: Power Packs Project, Lancaster

RUNNER UP: Carlisle Arts Learning Center, Carlisle

Bell Socialization Services, Inc., York

Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet, Carlisle

Community Basics, Inc., Lancaster

Hospice & Community Care, founded as Hospice of Lancaster County, Lancaster

Perry County Literacy Council, Newport

United Way of Carlisle & Cumberland County, Carlisle

Willow Valley Retirement Communities, Willow Street

York Art Association, York

Management Operations Category

These nonprofits have adopted sound management principles, leading to a significant increase in their organization's ability to meet its mission.

WINNER: MANTEC, York

RUNNER UP: Children's Family Center, Mechanicsburg

DreamWrights Youth & Family Theatre, York

NHS Human Services – Capital Region, Harrisburg

Programs Category

These nonprofits have created and implemented programs or events locally to increase the effectiveness of their mission.

WINNER: Steelton Borough Community Cats, a project of Steelton Community Development Foundation, Steelton

RUNNER UP: Leg Up Farm, Mount Wolf

American Cancer Society - Capital Area Unit, Lemoyne

Bethany Christian Services of Central Pennsylvania, Lancaster

Center for Community Peacemaking, Lancaster

Children Deserve A Chance Foundation, Lancaster

Community First Fund, Lancaster

Harrisburg Area YMCA, Harrisburg

Hole in the Wall Puppet Theatre, Lancaster

York County Food Bank, Inc., York

Nonprofit Leadership Excellence Category

This category identifies and recognizes an exemplary nonprofit leader whose accomplishments have advanced his/her organization and field of service.

WINNER: Emerson L. Lesher, Ph.D., Messiah Lifeways, Mechanicsburg

Bonnie M. Goble, Cleve J. Fredricksen Library Association, Camp Hill

Michael Hanes, Ph.D., Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts, Harrisburg

Eric Saunders, MSW, LCSW, New Hope Ministries, Dillsburg

Robert Thomas, Ph.D., Tabor Community Services, Lancaster