Distinguished Alumni Award

The Leadership Greenville Alumni annually recognizes an outstanding graduate of the Leadership Greenville Program for their outstanding civic and community contributions.

Previous Winners of the Distinguished Alumni Award:

1990 – Michael Jaskwhich
1991 – Paul B. Ellis, III
1992 – George W. Fletcher
1993 – William O. Carpenter
1994 – Susan Hoag
1995 – Frederick F. Carpenter
1996 – Daniel Fraser League
1997 – Joseph D. Swann
1998 – Dr. Sarah Ann Fletcher
1999 – Dr. Baxter M. Wynn
2000 – Merl F. Code
2001 – Michelle R. Shain              
2002 – John A. Redmond
2003 – Ann M. Wright
2004 – Minor M. Shaw
2005 – Carl S. Sobocinski
2006 – Frank D. Pinckney
2007 – Mack I. Whittle
2008 – C. Dan Joyner
2009 – Senator Jim DeMint
2010 - Nancy Whitworth
2011 - Dr. Judith S. Prince

2011 Nominations:

Please download and submit a completed Distinguished Alumni Candidate Nomination Form to nominate an individual whom you feel is worthy of this honor.  You may also include a resume to provide further information on the candidate. Please review the criteria below, complete the application form, and mail it to the Alumni by Friday, April 29, 2011.  Each nominee will be given equal consideration based on the criteria established by the Alumni Nomination Committee.

Each recipient will receive a commemorative gift and will have a contribution of $500 made to the charity of their choice in their honor.  Formal presentation will be made at the Leadership Greenville Graduation Celebration on May 26, 2011.  The recipient’s name will be added to the permanent plaque displayed in the Chamber’s Board Room in recognition of their service and selection for the award.

Selection Criteria:

  • Leadership Greenville Graduate:  Must have participated in Leadership Greenville
  • Chamber Membership:  Must be a current member of the Greenville Chamber of Commerce
  • Community Service:  A current resident of Greenville County or nonresident whose contributions have been made to the Greenville community
  • Civic/Humanitarian Service:  Has served a minimum of two years on the working board of one nonprofit agency, organization, or commission.   Has been elected to a board office, or has created and developed an innovative program/service which has positively impacted the Greenville community.

Nomination Deadline:            Friday, April 29, 2011

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Sandi Coan
Leadership Greenville Alumni
24 Cleveland Street
Greenville, SC 29601
scoan@greenvillechamber.org
Fax: 864-282-8509.