For More Information Contact:

Kim M. Ferranti
Greater Tucson Leadership Publicity Committee
(520) 881-4512
kferranti@aba-architects.com

or

Jean McKnight-Guymon
Greater Tucson Leadership President
(520) 325-0233
president@tucsonleadership.org

TUCSON LEADER AWARD NOMINATIONS
ARE DUE April 29, 2005

TUCSON, Ariz. (April 5, 2005) – Nominations are now being accepted for the Greater Tucson Leadership Tucson Leader Award. Nominations will be accepted from the general public and forms can be obtained by calling the Greater Tucson Leadership Office at 512-5485 or visiting the website at www.TucsonLeadership.org. It is an award that is given annually to Tucsonans whose commitment and active involvement in the community exemplifies proven leadership. Selection criteria is based on the mission and goals of Greater Tucson Leadership and consistent demonstrated leadership either by finding solutions for community problems, implementing positive change that affects the quality of life in Southern Arizona, initiating or facilitating programs that generate community dialogue, and/or increasing understanding and appreciation of diversity and encouraging responsible action that enhances Tucson’s cultural richness.

The selection committee will be composed of Greater Tucson Leadership members and/or previous award winners. The committee may select more than one award recipient each year.

Past award winners include: Richard Myers, Emily Meschter, Dr. Richard Carmona, Dr. Augusto Ortiz and Martha Ortiz, Judge Nanette Warner, Jim Click, Jr., Lorraine Lee, James S. Griffith, F. Ann Rodriquez, Charles “Punch” Woods and C. Donald Hatfield.

Greater Tucson Leadership fosters and supports quality leadership in the Tucson region through educational programs and community events that inform and motivate action. GTL offers classes each year to select individuals to enhance their knowledge of the community and cultivate their leadership skills. Many alumni have become influential problem-solvers in our community.

The mission of Greater Tucson Leadership is to foster and support quality leadership in the Tucson region through educational programs and community events that inform and motivate action.

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