The Top 10 Emerging Leader Fundraising Challenge:
Get Inspired. Take Action!
Nominations are now open! Click the button below to nominate your pick for the 2025 Cohort of Emerging Leaders!
Thank you to all who attended the 2024 Gala!
Honoring 10 individuals, younger than 40, and up to 4 Student Leaders who are leaving an imprint on our community through their professional and fundraising efforts. “Emerging Leader Fundraising Challengeā is an innovative campaign that promotes community involvement while also generating financial support for local worthy causes.
Congratulations to our 2024 winners:
- Ryan De Mello: Emerging Leader Challenge Winner!
- Shelby Shannon: Student Winner!
- Tito Alcauter: Leaders Choice Awards
Pictured from left to right, Major Randy Mulch, Ryan De Mello, Shelby Shannon, Tito Alcauter, Major Jonnette Mulch
The primary criteria used to select the finalists included:
- Evidence of a strong interest and commitment to making our community a better (and safer) place to live
- A current job that includes some level of leadership responsibilities
- Indications that the applicant will be an enthusiastic learner and contributor within the peer group
- Evidence of a strong work ethic
- Professional maturity
- High personal standards for performance.