Celebration of Leadership

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 or organizations who make significant, collaborative contributions that improve and transform our community. Celebration of Leadership recognizes examples of outstanding community and public service in the following categories: Arts; Community & Neighborhood; Education; Government, Public Service, & Environment; and Health & Social Services.

Leadership Everyone intends to demonstrate and celebrate the depth of our citizens’ commitment to our community. Therefore, we offer a special thanks to anyone who takes the time to recognize and nominate our honorees. Without you, there is no celebration.

Past and Present Nominees

Past and Present Recipients

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Join us on WNIN & online for the 28th Annual Celebration of Leadership in Spring of 2023. More details to come!

Thank You to All Who Make COL Possible!

Leadership Everyone is grateful for Fifth Third Bank serving as the title sponsor for Celebration of Leadership and for their ongoing support of our mission and programs. See our full list of underwriters and partners here.

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News

27th Annual Celebration of Leadership Spotlights Community Servant Leaders

This year’s televised Celebration of Leadership Award Ceremony shone a spotlight on 122 nominees for their examples of servant leadership and contributions to their community. Leadership Everyone presented 52 awards that recognized diverse people, projects and...

#COL2022 Nominee Pre-Party

Last night, the 27th Annual Celebration of Leadership nominees came together on Zoom to get to know one another before the big event! Being virtual did not stop us from having fun and sharing in the spirit of Celebration of Leadership! Watch the video...

123 Servant Leaders Nominated for the 27th Annual Celebration of Leadership Award Ceremony

EVANSVILLE, Ind., (UPDATED February 17, 2022) Leadership Everyone (LE) invites the community to celebrate the 123 nominees during the 27th Annual Celebration of Leadership (COL) on March 30, 2022, from 7:00-8:00 p.m. LE is partnering once more with WNIN to bring the...