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2026 Chamber Awards - Non-Profit Organization of the Year

The Lancaster Fairfield County Chamber of Commerce is seeking nominations for Non-profit Organization of the Year from the Lancaster and Fairfield County community. The awards ceremony will be held during the Lancaster Fairfield County Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner scheduled for May 7th, 2026. Nominations will close Sunday, March 29 at 11:59 PM EST.
2025 Non-Profit Organization of the Year - Harcum House
For a complete list of previous Chamber Award recipients, visit lancoc.org/awards.
Nomination Requirements
Nominations will be evaluated using the following criteria: Shows an overall positive impact or contribution to the Lancaster and Fairfield County community; Goes above and beyond their stated missions and objectives; Empowers employees to get involved in community and charitable actions outside of work; Successful and engaging outreach to community and other businesses; Is a non-profit or public entity in good standing; Must be established for five (5) or more years; Must be a member of the Chamber of Commerce.
Nominations are not to exceed 600 words in length and must be submitted in a Word document (.doc or .docx format); Letters of recommendation are not required but may be used to support your nomination (Limit one letter per nomination).
Nominator Information
Please provide your name and contact information so that we may contact you regarding your nomination.
Nominee Information
Using the spaces below, please provide information about your nominee that will help our selection committee in their consideration.
Please use the fields below to upload your nomination and supporting letter of recommendation:
Word documents (.docx, .doc) accepted
Word documents (.docx, .doc) and PDF file formats accepted
Award Nomination Disclaimer
To ensure fairness and recognize a diverse group of outstanding businesses and individuals in our community, the Lancaster Fairfield County Chamber of Commerce typically does not consider past award recipients for the same award if they have won within the last 10 years. This practice allows us to highlight new achievements and contributions each year. We appreciate your understanding and encourage you to nominate those who continue to make a positive impact in our community. View a full list of past award recipients by visiting lancoc.org/awards.