Tickets are now available for the March 5 event that will honor Change Makers, Leadership Awardees, and President’s Circle Inductees

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – January 22, 2024 – Leadership Memphis will celebrate 45 years of service and commitment to mobilizing leaders within the city of Memphis and honor community leaders and businesses who are making impacts in their communities during its annual Leadership Awards & 45^th Anniversary Luncheon on March 5 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Renasant Convention Center. The event will also serve as a President’s Circle induction ceremony for past Leadership Memphis Board Chairs who have served over the last 45 years. Tickets are available for $150. More information is available on the Leadership Memphis website, https://leadershipmemphis.org/2024-leadership-awards-luncheon/

“As we gather to honor these individuals, we celebrate not just achievements, but the spirit of leadership that propels our community forward. This is a celebration of 45 years of leaders serving within our communities to create positive and impactful change,” said Reggie Crenshaw, President and CEO of Leadership Memphis and Volunteer Memphis. “Each honoree and inductee represents a beacon of inspiration, embodying Leadership Memphis’ values of collaboration, innovation, and service. In recognizing them, we acknowledge the collective strength that defines Memphis and amplify our commitment to building a stronger, more vibrant city for all.”

Each year, Leadership Memphis honors community leaders and businesses who exemplify the true meaning of collective impact through the Kate Gooch Leader of the Year, Distinguished Alumni of the Year, and Community Champion of the Year. The Kate Gooch Leader of The Year Award is given to a Memphis community leader who demonstrates exceptional community advocacy, plays a pivotal role in driving Memphis forward, and serves as an example for leaders in our city. The Distinguished Alumni of the Year Award is given to an alum of Leadership Memphis’ Executive Program or FastTrack Program who is making an impact in the Mid-South through their business and community endeavors. The Community Champion Award honors a business or organization that invests in their community, sets the standard as a servant leader, and elevates others around them.

Leadership Memphis also recognizes ten individuals as Change Makers selected from a list of nominated individuals who are rare and unique forces of positive change. These dynamic individuals come from various backgrounds and organizations but share a common passion for bettering the world around them. Each Change Maker is chosen by a panel of judges based on nominations written by peers.

As part of the awards luncheon, Leadership Memphis will celebrate its 45^th anniversary and honor past Board Chairs who have served during its inception with an induction into the President’s Circle. Founded in 1979, Leadership Memphis has been steadfast in mobilizing, inspiring, educating, and connecting leaders to create a lasting impact within the Greater Memphis area. Following the steps of its original class of 42 members, Leadership Memphis has continued cultivating a network of empowered and dedicated leaders. Through a diverse range of programs that continually evolve to meet the changing needs of the community, programs such as the Executive and FastTrack programs, Leadership Memphis has empowered thousands of individuals to lead with purpose, resilience, and a commitment to positive change. Today, the legacy of Leadership Memphis is evident in the countless alumni who continue to make meaningful contributions to the growth and prosperity of Memphis. For more detailed information on the history of Leadership Memphis, please visit https://leadershipmemphis.org/history.

Tickets for the Leadership Awards Luncheon are $150, and the event is open to anyone who would like to attend. Those interested in attending can buy tickets on Leadership Memphis’ website at https://leadershipmemphis.org/2024-leadership-awards-luncheon/. Table sponsorships are also available by calling 901-278-0016 for more information.

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About Leadership Memphis:

Leadership Memphis is a non-profit, community leadership development organization. Its mission is to prepare and mobilize leaders to work together for the good of the whole community. Originally founded in 1979 as The Memphis Institute of Public Responsibility, Leadership Memphis has graduated more than 3,900 leaders from its programs. For more information, please visit LeadershipMemphis.org.

About Volunteer Memphis:

Volunteer Memphis builds capacity for effective volunteering and connecting people with opportunities to serve throughout Memphis and Shelby County. The organization helps individuals, families, corporate teams, and community groups strengthen Memphis and the Mid-South through service at more than 300 nonprofit organizations and schools. Our volunteers are at work every day of the year, tutoring and mentoring children, helping individuals and families make pathways out of poverty, improving our Memphis and Shelby County environment, and more. Volunteer Memphis is an affiliate of the Hands-On Network, an association of 250 volunteer service organizations across 16 countries and an action Initiative of Leadership Memphis. For more information, please visit VolunteerMemphis.org.