Leadership Development Award Archive

  • Community Representatives

    2012: Community Representatives

    The Junior League of Collin County

    The winner of the 2012 Leadership Development Award, the Junior League of Collin County, created a program that embeds League members in every single important government, education and civic body in Collin County, Texas.

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  • 2011: Leadership and Lattes

    2011: Leadership and Lattes

    The Junior League of Minneapolis

    Leadership and Lattes is a training program that empowers, equips, and educates members on a variety of leadership topics with the aim of preparing them to serve as effective leaders in the Twin Cities community.

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  • 2010: PUBLIC POLICY INSTITUTE

    2010: PUBLIC POLICY INSTITUTE

    The Junior League of Los Angeles

    The Junior League of Los Angeles established its Public Policy Institute to prepare members to serve as leaders both within the League and as civic advocates in the community beyond.

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  • JLLA LDI

    2009: LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE

    The Junior League of Los Angeles

    The Leadership Development Institute is designed to provide leaders both within the League and in the community with “toolboxes” and training to increase their confidence, competence, and comfort as leaders.

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  • JLM Provisional Training Program

    2009: Provisional Training Program

    The Junior League of Mobile

    Through its Provisional Training Program, the Junior League of Mobile equips new members with the knowledge and leadership skills they need to succeed as effective community volunteers.

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  • JLN Pearl Project

    2008: The Pearl Project

    The Junior League of Nashville

    The Junior League of Nashville's program, The Pearl Project, meets the growing need in the community for volunteer leaders capable of effectively serving on not-for-profit boards, and strengthens the League's internal training program.

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  • 2008: JL Plano

    2008: Facilitation Services Training Program

    The Junior League of Plano

    Recognizing that many not-for-profits are hampered by the decision-making process and by turf battles, the Junior League of Plano developed its Facilitation Services Training Program, which harnesses the skills of League leaders who can build consensus. 

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  • 2007 award

    2007: LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM

    The Junior League of Greater Lakeland

    Well-planned, organized, and focused, the Junior League of Greater Lakeland's Leadership Development Program reaches out to all sectors of membership. 

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  • 2007 award

    2007: WOMEN WITH IMPACT

    The Junior League of Seattle

    The Junior League of Seattle's program, Women With Impac,t is a unique annual training program that brings all levels of the League's membership together.

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  • 2006 award

    2006: Especially Me!

    The Junior League of Boise

    Motivated by the staggering statistics on the self-esteem of adolescent girls, the Junior League of Boise worked to make a long-term impact with a training and education program known as "Especially Me!"

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  • 2006: PERSONAL IMPROVEMENT CHALLENGE SERIES

    The Junior League of Indianapolis

    The Junior League of Indianapolis launched its intensive Personal Improvement Challenge training program to enhance each member's volunteer, personal, and professional capacity.

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  • 2006: ST. THOMAS ADVANCED COURSES

    The Junior League of Minneapolis

    Partnering with the University of St. Thomas, the Junior League of Minneapolis developed a series of advanced courses focused on issues common to all not-for-profits. 

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