Creating a culture of strong, action-oriented leadership inspires positive change in communities. Each year, the Community Leadership Conference brings those individuals at the forefront of developing that culture in their communities together to share best practices and learn about recent trends and innovations that they can take back to their communities and organizations to re-energize leadership programs.
Community Leadership Conference
Thank you to everyone who attended our 2024 virtual CLC on Feb. 6!!!!
Innovations in Community Leadership Award
In 2017, the Fanning Institute established the Innovations in Community Leadership Award to recognize individuals or programs who have moved beyond traditional community leadership programming through innovative practices, partnerships, and activities that better serve participants and their communities. When selecting the award recipient, several criteria, including need, creativity, implementation, and impact, are taken into account. Granting this award showcases these innovations and the dedicated leaders who strive to make their communities stronger.
Each year, the Fanning Institute presents the Innovations in Community Leadership Award during the Community Leadership Conference.
Previous Innovations in Community Leadership Award Winners
Matt Bishop, director of the UGA Fanning Institute, presents the Innovation in Community Leadership Award to Santiago Marquez, Latin American Assocation CEO.
2024 – Santiago Marquez
2022 – Leadership Clayton
2021 – Horace J. Johnson, Jr.
2020 – Walnut Grove High School, Student Leadership Program
2019 – Lynda Brannen Williamson Foundation in Statesboro, Lynda B. Williamson Foundation Women’s Leadership Academy
2018 – Middle Georgia Regional Commission/Middle Georgia Regional Leadership Champions program
2017 – Roy Reeves