What is COL?

Celebration of Leadership (COL) is a remarkably diverse and inclusive annual event whereby Leadership Everyone publicly seeks out and honors individuals, projects, programs, business, and organizations who make significant, collaborative contributions that improve and transform community in the Evansville region.

Who are the Recipients? How are they Selected?

A diverse panel of 10-20 volunteer community members from the Evansville region scores each nomination based on how it meets the criteria outlined by the nomination questions.Multiple nominations per nominee do not increase the chance of an award.

Recipients are not notified ahead of time—they are announced at the event!

See a list of previous recipients here.

How Do We Celebrate?

Every March, the community comes together to celebrate both nominees and recipients! The 30th Annual Celebration of Leadership will take place on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at Old National Events Plaza in Evansville. Get tickets now! 

See photos and more from recent events here.

Interested in advertising in our program? See our ad spec sheet here!

Nominees—RSVP to our Party!

This fun event is the chance for nominees to get to know one another before the event. RSVP now!

We are so grateful to COL Title Sponsor, Fifth Third Bank, and all the organizations and individuals who make COL possible! We could not do it without YOU.

Help us continue Celebration of Leadership and all our other programs by donating today!