2026 AWARD RECIPIENTS

Meet the leaders who are making an Extraordinary Impact in our Community!

Thomas T. Baldridge CATALYST Award

Marshall Snively
& The Lancaster City Alliance

Marshall Snively serves as President of Lancaster City Alliance, leading the organization’s efforts to strengthen Lancaster City through economic development, neighborhood investment, business support, and placemaking initiatives. Since moving to Lancaster in 2007, Marshall has been instrumental in shaping and advancing the work that has fueled the City’s momentum—first through the James Street Improvement District and now through Lancaster City Alliance since its inception. Earlier in his career, he was Special Projects Director for a Baltimore real estate development company focused on restoring urban communities through the redevelopment of historic properties and new construction.

Known for his inclusive and collaborative leadership, Marshall is widely respected as a visionary and public servant. He also serves as Acting Executive Director of Lancaster’s CRIZ and on the boards of Fulton Theatre, Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology, Community Basics, Inc., and other community organizations.

Under Marshall’s leadership, the team at Lancaster City Alliance has become a catalyst for transformational growth. Together, they have aligned Building on Strength with Our Future Lancaster, the City’s comprehensive plan through 2030, and implemented strategies that have exceeded goals for hotel rooms, residential units, retail and restaurant space, office and flex space, and private investment. The team also creates welcoming public spaces through the Downtown Improvement District and Ambassador Program, supports neighborhoods and business districts through façade and lighting projects, uplifts small businesses with signage, grand opening celebrations, and merchant meetings, and facilitates the City Revitalization & Improvement Zone (CRIZ) and Stadium District Small Area Plan.

Lancaster City Alliance exists to advance a thriving, vibrant, and economically strong Lancaster City, and its impact is felt in every corner of the community—from clean streets and revitalized business districts to investments that support residents, visitors, and employers. These accomplishments reflect the dedication of Marshall and the entire LCA team working every day to make Lancaster City stronger for the County as a whole.


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.


Small Businessperson of the Year Award

Dan Sahd

Team Leader, Sahd Metal Recycling

Dan Sahd is co-owner of a third-generation family business founded in 1942 that has become a regional leader in industrial scrap metal processing, sustainability, and workforce development. Dan literally grew up in the business, starting in the yard at age eight and learning every part of the operation from the ground up. Those early experiences shaped the hands-on, relationship-focused leadership style he brings to the company today.

After earning a Bachelor of Arts from Syracuse University with dual majors in Television Management and Political Science, Dan spent 12 years in advertising sales in New York City and Washington, D.C.. In 2005, he returned to the family business when the opportunity arose to help lead the next generation of the company alongside his cousin, Mike.

Today, Dan helps oversee a company that serves manufacturers, fabricators, and businesses across the region while emphasizing environmental responsibility, responsive service, and strong local relationships. Under his leadership, Sahd Metal Recycling has expanded its focus on community engagement and sustainability, including long-running Earth Day education efforts and innovative approaches to attracting and retaining the next generation of workers. Dan is especially passionate about creating opportunities for young employees, building a culture of mentorship, and helping people find meaningful careers in the trades and recycling industries.


Sponsored By | BCGL, 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.


ATHENA Award

Dr. Sharee Livingston

Ob/Gyn, Founding Board Member, Patients R Waiting

Dr. Livingston was born and raised in the inner city of Harrisburg, PA. She always knew she wanted to become a physician, developing an early interest in women’s health and beginning her journey as a candy striper at Community General Osteopathic Hospital at age 9.Dr. Livingston received a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from St. Joseph’s University in Philadelphia, PA and received her medical degree from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Livingston completed a rigorous Obstetrics and Gynecology residency at Penn State Hershey Medical Center in Hershey, PA.
In 2006, she began practicing as an Ob/Gyn at UPMC Lititz. She is currently serving as the Ob/Gyn Department Chair. She is a member of the UPMC Lititz Board of Trustees. She is the highest volume female robotic surgeon in the county of Lancaster. 

Dr. Livingston is a Founding Board Member of “Patients R Waiting,” a non-profit organization that is very dear to her. The mission of Patients R Waiting is to eliminate health disparities by increasing diversity in medicine. Patients R Waiting aims to 1) increase the pipeline of minority clinicians; 2) make the pipeline of minority clinicians less leaky; and 3) support minority clinicians in practice. Dr. Livingston is a Co-Founder of the Diversifying Doulas Initiative which aims to improve maternal outcomes through doula support. Dr. Livingston is a Co-Founder of FLOW (For the Love of Women). FLOW aims to eliminate menstrual inequity by providing free menstrual hygiene products to vulnerable women and people in Harrisburg and surrounding areas. 

Dr. Livingston was elected to Governor Shapiro’s Advisory Commission on Women. She serves as the Chair of the Healthcare Subcommittee and co-Founded and Co-Chairs the UPMC Health Equity NOW Committee. Dr. Livingston has been the Medical Director of the Lebanon Valley Midwifery and Women’s Wellness birth center since 2013. She also serves as the lead physician collaborator for over 20 certified nurse midwives in Lancaster County. She is most honored to be one of the founders and president of MOKA moms (Moms of Kids Advancing – mothers of color in medicine). Dr. Livingston gains all her pride and joy as the wife of Ivan T. Anderson, her childhood friend and neighbor. Together, they are blessed to enjoy two daughters, Addison and Ainsley and twin boys, Ivan and Troy.


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.


EXEMPLAR Award

Joanne Ladley

Co-owner of Kitchen Kettle Village

Joanne Burnley Ladley is a second-generation leader and co-owner of Kitchen Kettle Village in Lancaster County, where she helped guide the growth of a single store into a thriving destination of more than 40 shops, restaurants, and lodging experiences welcoming hundreds of thousands of visitors each year. She also served as owner and operator of The Inn at Kitchen Kettle Village and as President of Village Services, overseeing leasing and operations across the Village.

Joanne’s leadership was defined by her focus on culture, people, and experience —ensuring that both team members and guests felt engaged, valued, and connected. She spent much of her career cultivating an environment where individuals were encouraged to grow, take risks, and achieve more than they thought possible.

After decades of leadership in operations, marketing, and administration, Joanne transitioned responsibilities to the third generation, reflecting her intentional approach to succession planning and sustaining a family-owned business across generations.

Beyond Kitchen Kettle Village, Joanne contributed to the broader business and nonprofit community as a consultant, mentor, and thought leader in family business succession and organizational culture. Through roles at the High Center for Family Business and North Group Consultants, she supported leaders in navigating transition and strengthening their organizational impact.

Joanne has been deeply engaged in Lancaster’s business and community organizations, serving in volunteer leadership and board roles. Her contributions include service on the Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health Board of Trustees(2007-2019)/Lancaster General Health Foundation Board (2020–2025), the United Way of Lancaster County Board (2004–2013), where she served as Co-Chair of the Women’s Council; the Discover Lancaster Board of Directors (2014–2019), including serving as Chair in 2017; and the Samaritan Counseling Center Ethics in Business Award, where she served as Co-Chair (2006–2010).

A graduate of Washington & Jefferson College, Joanne has been widely recognized for her leadership, including honors such as the Lancaster Chamber’s ATHENA Award in 1996, Washington & Jefferson College’s Entrepreneur of the Year in 2019, and Central Penn Business Journal’s Women of Influence in 2018, along with national and regional recognition for both her business success and her contributions to women in leadership.

Guided by her belief that “paths are made by walking,” Joanne’s legacy is one of intentional leadership, deep commitment to people, and the enduring impact of building a business rooted in culture, community, and family.


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.