Leadership York alumni are more than graduates—they are changemakers, advocates, and visionaries. Through their commitment to service and passion for progress, they shape a brighter future for York County and beyond. These awards celebrate the ripple effect of their leadership—the lives they’ve touched, the causes they’ve championed, and the legacy they continue to build in our community.
Outstanding Alumnus of the Year
Each year, Leadership York recognizes one outstanding alumnus for their contribution to the greater good in our community. Graduates from any of Leadership York's programs are eligible.
Please consider nominating a fellow Leadership York class member or any LY alumni for the Outstanding Alumnus of the Year Award. This award is designed to recognize exceptional graduates from our programs. Submissions are collected year-round.
Nominees should meet the following criteria:
Be an active volunteer in the York community for a minimum of 6 years since graduating from a Leadership York program.
Hold a leadership role with a nonprofit or elected/appointed position on which they have served at least one term.
Making a visible impact in the York community through dedicated community service.
*Note: Volunteer, community, and board service that extends outside of the individual’s specific career carries more weight in the selection process.
To confirm if someone went through our programs, please review the list of alumni: People — Leadership York.
*Current LY Board of Directors and Staff are not eligible.
Past Alumni of the Year
2008 Dave Freeman (EC 02)
2007 Nancy Ahalt (LTP 85, LDS 07)
2006 Kay Kuhn (LTP 02)
2005 Christi Brown (LTP 02)
2004 Mark Ottemiller (LTP 94)
2003 Beverly Mackereth (LTP 89)
2002 Michael Gleim (EC 1990)
2000 David Kennedy (LTP 89)
1999 Anne Hoover (LTP 79)
1998 Dennis Kelly (LTP 89)
1997 Peggy Fink (LTP 94)
1996 Zoe Meisenhelder (LTP 79)
1995 Michael Hady (LTP 87)
1994 Jeffrey Varnes (LTP 89)
1993 Selma Rosenfeld (LTP 82)
1992 Linda Davidson (LTP 82)
1991 Bill Groft (LTP 79)
2025 Joan Mummert (NLA 11)
2024 Mieke Walsh Driscoll (MY 11)
2023 Jenny Englerth (EC 05, NLA 06)
2022 Douglas Smallwood, Sr. (LTP 89)
2021 Kervin Myer (LTP 94) 2020 Frank Countess (LTP 97) 2019 Delma Rivera-Lytle (LTP 82, LDS 09) 2018 Rob Berkebile (LTP 92) 2017 Rob Stone (EC 11)
2016 Casey Deller (LTP 06, MY 11)
2015 Diane Baker (LTP 05, MY 01)
2014 Doug Berman (LTP 02)
2013 Nadine Hubner (EC 93, LTP 94)
2012 Suzanne McConkey (LTP 89)
2011 Elizabeth Dellinger (LTP 98)
2010 Scott Butcher (LTP 96)
2009 Anne Zerbe (LTP 03)
Alumni in Action
The Alumni in Action Award honors Leadership York alumni who make an immediate and meaningful impact in their communities after completing a program. This award was inspired by its inaugural recipient, Fred Walker, whose dedication and leadership set the standard for future honorees.
Past Alumni in Action
2025 Sharee McFadden (LTP 20)
2024 Terri Tolomeo (LTP 20)
2023 Tavon Parker (LTP 22, NLA 23)
2021 Fred Walker (EC 17)
Partner of the Year
Partner of the Year recognizes an individual(s) or organization’s support of Leadership York and commitment to community leadership development.
Past Partner of the Year
2025 York County Community Foundation
2024 Realtors® Association of York & Adams Counties
2023 The Manufacturers’ Association
2022 Brian Grimm (LTP 09, MY 14, NLA 17)
2021 Larry Richardson & the YMCA of the Roses
Recognized as Business of the Year (2007-2019)
2012 Glatfelter (Paper)
2011 WellSpan Health
2010 Stock and Leader
2009 Glatfelter Insurance Group
2008 PeoplesBank, A Codorus Valley Company
2007 C.S. Davidson, Inc.
2006 bmc
2019 Traditions Bank
2018 York Water Company
2017 RKL
2016 Warehaus
2015 The Graham Group
2014 Barley Snyder
2013 Fulton Bank
