Contact: Rachel Brockway
Marketing and Resource Development Manager
(480) 627-6710
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – Scottsdale Leadership, Inc., a nonprofit organization serving Scottsdale and the surrounding community, is now accepting nominations for the 2010 Spirit of Community Leadership Awards. The awards are the Drinkwater Community Leadership Award, Frank W. Hodges Alumni Achievement Award, Corporate Leadership Award, and Youth Leadership Award.
The Drinkwater Leadership Award, presented by Merrill Lynch, commemorates former Mayor Herb Drinkwater’s commitment to Scottsdale by honoring a member of the community who has made a significant and notable contribution to the greater Scottsdale community. Scottsdale Leadership alumni are not eligible to receive this award. Previous recipients include Marc Miller, Bill Soderquist, Paul Messinger and Sam Campana, among others. Nominations for the Drinkwater Leadership award are due September 3, 2010.
The Hodges Alumni Achievement Award, presented by Prestige Cleaners, commemorates Frank W. Hodges, a graduate of Scottsdale Leadership Class I, by honoring a Scottsdale Leadership alumnus who illustrates exemplary community service and humanitarian values. Previous recipients of this award include Kurt M. Brueckner, Linda Milhaven, Virginia Korte, and Cindy Slick, among others. Nominations for the Hodges Alumni award are due September 3, 2010.
The Corporate Leadership Award, presented by Henkel Consumer Goods, Inc., honors a company that supports leadership as a key organizational philosophy. Companies eligible for this award have in place a process for encouraging employees to become involved in community service, honor humanitarian values, and positively impact the community through leadership and financial support Previous recipients of this award include Scottsdale Insurance Company and APS. Nominations for the Corporate Leadership award are due September 3, 2010.
The Youth Leadership Award, presented by Scottsdale 20-30 Foundation, recognizes a teenager who exhibits leadership skills within their school, community and extracurricular activities. Nominees must be a high school junior or senior. Nominations for the Youth Leadership award are due September 10, 2010.
Award recipients will be honored at Scottsdale Leadership’s 11th Annual Spirit of Community Leadership Awards Luncheon, on Dec. 10, 2010 at The Scottsdale Resort and Conference Center. To download an award nomination form or for more information, visit www.scottsdaleleadership.org, or call (480) 627-6710.
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Scottsdale Leadership is proud to celebrate 25 years of serving the community through its leadership development and alumni programs. Scottsdale Leadership prepares citizens to take on leadership roles in an ever-changing world. To date more than 800 graduates have been empowered to lead youth, civic, and philanthropic organizations in Scottsdale and throughout Arizona.
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