33 YEARS OF HONORING LEADERSHIP
Leader of the Year Honorees
33 YEARS OF HONORING LEADERSHIP
Leader of the Year Honorees
Please note there will not be a Leader of the Year Luncheon in 2023. We will be hosting our Leaders & Libations event in September of 2023 to provide an opportunity to gather and reconnect.
We are gearing up for a special celebration in 2024 honoring our 40th Anniversary
2022 Ellen Schratz
2021 Daniel Stapleton, LN '00
2020 Robyn Krueger, LN '04
2019 Fr. James J. Maher, C.M.
2018 Tom Lowe, LN '14
2017 Sara Capen, LN '16
2016 John Percy
2015 Cathy Walker
2014 Sheriff James R. Voutour, LN '08
2013 Rev. Joseph L. Levesque, C.M.
2012 John Koelmel
2011 Kenneth Franasiak
2010 Jerome Williams
2008 Frank Strangio
2007 Carol Houwaart-Diez
2006 Henry Sloma & Bob Confer
2005 Merrill Lane & John Cooper
2004 Christa Caldwell
2003 G. Michael Brown
2002 Matthew J. Murphy, III
2001 Jerald Wolfgang
2000 Joan G. Aul & Thomas A. Beilein
1999 Kathleen Granchelli LN '88 & John Hoffman
1998 Jane Haenle LN '84 & Richard Soluri
1997 Senator George Maziarz & Mark Francis
1996 Alan Rae, PhD.
1995 Ronald Danielwicz & William G. Mayne, Jr.
1994 Peter K. Wendel
1992 Henry Kalfas
1991 Legislator Lee Simonson
1990 Senator John B. Daly
LEADER OF THE YEAR NOMINATION FORM
Submit a nomination for an individual or organization who significantly impacted the Niagara Region
ELIGIBILITY
Individuals/Organizations from all sectors are eligible for awards. Nominees need not reside in Niagara County, but their impact must be made on the Niagara Region.
DESCRIPTIONS
Leader of the Year
The award is given to individuals who demonstrate exceptional leadership and exemplify Leadership Niagara's mission and core values of excellence, visionary leadership, regional partnerships, diversity and inclusion, societal responsibility, and lifelong learning.
Lifetime Achievement Award
This award recognizes an individual who has demonstrated innovative and visionary leadership. whose long-term active engagement in our community has had a significant, positive impact.
Youth Leader
This award recognizes extraordinary young people for their character and leadership potential.
Emerging Leader
Recognizes a leader who stands out among their peers and has an eye to the future in meeting the needs of the community.
Distinguished Alumni
Recognizes and alumni who distinguishes themselves both personally and professionally and has brought honor to the name of Leadership Niagara in their contributions to the community.
Organization of the Year
Recognizes and organization whose work actively contributes the betterment of the community.