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The Lebanon Valley Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the honorees for their inaugural Emerging and Rising Leaders Awards. The honorees will be celebrated at an event in April.

The Emerging Leaders Award highlights the exceptional contributions of individuals who have demonstrated exemplary leadership, innovation, and dedication in their respective fields. The honorees are; Julia Ansel of the Lebanon Valley Career & Technology Center, Colleen Bennett of WellSpan Good Samaritan Hospital, Matt Engle of Byler Holdings, Craig Gettle of B.R. Kreider & Son, Ashley Hess of Jonestown Bank & Trust Co., Alex Kinzey of Steckbeck Engineering & Surveying, Allison Leitzel-Williams of Leitzel’s Jewelry, Eric MacFaline from Lebanon Family Health Services’ Board of Directors, Janelle Mendoff of the City of Lebanon, Taelor Norwood of Love’s Storehouse, Dr. Nisarg Patel of WellSpan Good Samaritan Hospital, Ali Perrotto of Sexual Assault Resource Counseling Center, Leilani Rooney of Visit Lebanon Valley, Chad Stine of Members 1st Federal Credit Union, Heather Strupp of WellSpan Good Samaritan Hospital, Celene Vidal of E&E Metal Fabrication, Hilary Yoh of Lebanon Valley College and Gabrielle Zunner of Chrisland Engineering.

The Rising Leaders Award highlights students whom their schools have nominated. The honorees are; Keymyra Barreiro from Cedar Crest High School, Garrett Evans from Lebanon Valley College, Meg McCracken from Lebanon Valley College, Miyah Moore from Palmyra Area High School and Gillian Wenhold from Lebanon Valley College.

Awards winners will be honored at our Emerging Leaders Awards luncheon (open to the public but requires registration) on Thursday, April 11 at the Barn & Barrel at Mt. Hope Estate and Winery. The featured keynote is Austin Wagoner, CEO of Seltzer’s Smokehouse Meats. More information about the event, and registrations options can be found by clicking here or visiting the Chamber’s website at lvchamber.org.