2025 Recap

Leading the Next RenAIssance!

As we came together for the 153rd Annual Dinner, we celebrated the visionary leadership, innovative spirit, and collaborative energy that continue to shape Lancaster County. This year’s theme, The Next Renaissance, encouraged us to reimagine what’s possible when we embrace transformation and lead with intention. Our keynote speaker, Zack Kass, invited us to look past the noise and focus on the opportunities that lie ahead.

We hope the evening left you motivated to move forward with clarity, curiosity, and confidence, because the future isn’t just coming, it’s already here.

Relive the Event!

Recap Video

Enjoy the short recap of our 153rd Annual Dinner
COMING SOON.

Opening Video

Relive the opening ceremony video and share it from your company or personal social media channels. Thank you to all our participating businesses!

Thank you Sponsors!

An event of this magnitude doesn’t happen without the support of our sponsors. Thank you to all our incredible Sponsors for the 153rd Annual Dinner!

2025 Award
Recipients

Meet the incredible business and community leaders who are: Championing Community. Inspiring Progress. Leading the RenAIssance.

Thomas T. Baldrige Catalyst Award

Sponsored by McNees

The Thomas T. Baldrige Catalyst Award honors a visionary individual, business, or community member in Lancaster County who actively enhances our region’s economic vitality, quality of place, and overall community well-being. Named after a transformational local leader, this award recognizes those who go beyond personal or professional success to drive meaningful impact.

Precision
Cobotics

Sponsored by McNees

The Thomas T. Baldrige Catalyst Award honors a visionary individual, business, or community member in Lancaster County who actively enhances our region’s economic vitality, quality of place, and overall community well-being. Named after a transformational local leader, this award recognizes those who go beyond personal or professional success to drive meaningful impact.

Precision
Cobotics

Small Businessperson of the Year Award

Sponsored by Brubaker Connaughton Goss & Lucarelli, LLC

The Small Businessperson of the Year Award honors a small business leader whose contributions extend far beyond business success. This award recognizes an individual whose vision, innovation, and leadership drive not only the growth of their company but also strengthen the economic and social fabric of Lancaster County.

Joe
Ferderbar &
Brock Snider

Founders of Oola Bowls

Sponsored by Brubaker Connaughton Goss & Lucarelli, LLC

The Small Businessperson of the Year Award honors a small business leader whose contributions extend far beyond business success. This award recognizes an individual whose vision, innovation, and leadership drive not only the growth of their company but also strengthen the economic and social fabric of Lancaster County.

Joe
Ferderbar &
Brock Snider

Founders of Oola Bowls

Athena Award

Sponsored by Benchmark

The ATHENA® Award celebrates the potential of all women as valued leaders and recognizes those who champion their success. This prestigious award honors individuals who exemplify professional excellence, dedicate their time and energy to strengthening the community, and actively support others—particularly women—in reaching their full leadership potential.

Willonda
McCloud

President & CEO, Bright Side Opportunities Center

Sponsored by Benchmark

The ATHENA® Award celebrates the potential of all women as valued leaders and recognizes those who champion their success. This prestigious award honors individuals who exemplify professional excellence, dedicate their time and energy to strengthening the community, and actively support others—particularly women—in reaching their full leadership potential.

Willonda
McCloud

President & CEO, Bright Side Opportunities Center

Exemplar Award

Sponsored by Brown Plus

The Exemplar Award is one of the Lancaster Chamber’s highest honors, celebrating a leader whose lasting impact has shaped our business community, their respective industry, and Lancaster County. This award recognizes a visionary whose lasting dedication, bold leadership, and transformative contributions leave a legacy that inspires and drives Lancaster County’s continued growth and success.

Troy Clair &
Adam Davis

Clair Global | Tait Towers

Sponsored by Brown Plus

The Exemplar Award is one of the Lancaster Chamber’s highest honors, celebrating a leader whose lasting impact has shaped our business community, their respective industry, and Lancaster County. This award recognizes a visionary whose lasting dedication, bold leadership, and transformative contributions leave a legacy that inspires and drives Lancaster County’s continued growth and success.