Central Penn Innovation Awards

Nonprofit Innovation Awards recognize and honor local 501(c)(3) organizations and executives that demonstrate innovation in their daily operations. This program will recognize organizations and executives at all levels. An independent panel of judges evaluates the nominations and determines the finalists.

Finalists will be recognized at an awards breakfast on April 2, 2009. Award recipients in each of the organization categories will receive a check for $2,000. The award recipient in the Nonprofit Leadership Excellence category will receive a check for $1,000 made payable to his/her organization.

Nominations are accepted in five categories:
• Brand Identity/Unique Marketing Campaign
• Collaboration
• Management Operations
• Programs
• Nonprofit Leadership Excellence

To be eligible, the organization or executive must meet all of the following requirements:
• Recognized by the IRS as a 501(c)(3) organization
• Located in one of the following counties:
Adams
Cumberland
Dauphin
Lancaster
Lebanon
Perry
York
• Innovation was implemented no earlier than January 1, 2006

Nomimation forms may be downloaded at:
events.asp?nID=48&show=details

Organizations and executives must submit a nomination packet postmarked by Wednesday, December 31, 2008, to be considered for the awards.

Presenting Sponsor: Highmark Blue Shield

Major Sponsors: Brown Schultz Sheridan & Fritz, Schaedler Yesco Distribution, and Temple University Harrisburg

Supporting Sponsor: Commerce Bank/Harrisburg

In cooperation with: The Foundation for Enhancing Communities, Lancaster County Community Foundation, and York County Community Foundation

If you have any questions regarding the Nonprofit Innovation Awards, contact Colleen Jones at colleenj@journalpub.com.