The Leadership Boise Alumni Association annually recognizes Leadership Boise Alumni as recipients of the Leadership Boise Alumni Awards at our Leadership Boise Class Graduation & LB Alumni Association Reunion. The Awards Banquet is held annually in May, at The Grove Hotel.
Alumni are recognized for demonstrating outstanding leadership in the Treasure Valley community in the following areas:
Alumni are recognized for demonstrating outstanding leadership in the Treasure Valley community in the following areas:
- 2024 Distinguished Alumnus
- Nonprofit Excellence (presented to an alumnus-led organization)
- Excellence in Social Responsibility
- Economic Contributor
- Legacy of Leadership
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Distinguished Alumnus Award
The Distinguished Alumnus is presented to a graduate of Leadership Boise who has emerged as a community leader, demonstrated leadership excellence in his or her industry and has made a positive impact on our community. This individual is a model of what Leadership Boise encourages – actively engaged and educated citizens who have chosen to lead our community. This individual has become recognized as a leader among leaders in the Boise Valley. Past recipients 2023: Shira Hotvedt, Events Manager, Boise Centre 2022: Carrie Westergard, Executive Director, Visit Boise! 2019: Judge Peter Barton 2018: Senator Chuck Winder 2017: Lauren McLean, Boise City Council 2016: Molly Lenty, Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. 2015: Corey Surber, MHS, Saint Alphonsus Health System 2014: Sharon Allen, Retired Deloitte 2013: Brad Wiskirchen, Keynetics 2012: Hal Bunderson, Former Idaho State Senator 2011: Doug Armstrong, President & General Manager, KTVB News Group |
2023
2022
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Nonprofit Excellence Award
The Nonprofit Excellence Award is presented to a nonprofit organization in the Boise Valley that is making a significant contribution to the community. This organization dramatically impacts a key area of need in the community and operates with integrity and nonprofit excellence. This organization is known as a “difference maker” in the Boise Valley. Past Recipients 2023: Wyakin Foundation 2022: Boise Bicycle Project 2019: Idaho Voices For Children 2018: CATCH 2017: Family Advocates 2016: Giraffe Laugh Early Learning Centers 2015: Create Common Good 2014: Women’s & Children’s Alliance 2013: Treasure Valley YMCA 2012: Idaho Ronald McDonald House 2011: United Way of Treasure Valley |
2023
2019
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Social Responsibility Award
The Social Responsibility Award is presented to an individual whose extraordinary public service has made a positive impact on the community. This individual has chosen to give back to the community and serve others. The Boise Valley community is a better place because of the efforts of this individual. Past Recipients 2023: Don Murray, Executive Director, Wassmuth Center for Human Rights 2022: Jimmy Hallyburton, Executive Director, Boise Bicycle Project 2019: Chief Dennis Doan, Boise Fire Department 2018: Tim Breuer, Land Trust of the Treasure Valley 2017: Rev. Bill Roscoe, Boise Rescue Mission Ministries 2016: Steve Burns, Zoo Boise 2015: Lauren McLean, Boise City Council 2014: Theresa McLeod, St. Luke’s Health System 2013: Brian Cronin, Strategies 360 2012: Rachel Winer, Zoo Boise 2011: Larry Koomler, Senior Vice President, Payne Financial Group |
2023
2019
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Economic Contributor Award
The Economic Contributor Award is presented to an individual who demonstrates a commitment to business and economic development. The contribution and leadership of this individual was a catalyst for job creation, smart growth/development, or economic improvement in the Boise Valley. This individual embodies the entrepreneurial spirit and innovative thinking that will lead the Boise Valley to sustained economic prosperity. Past Recipients 2022: Rebecca Hupp, Airport Director, Boise Airport 2019: Tommy Ahlquist, Ball Ventures Ahlquist 2018: Clark Krause, Boise Valley Economic Partnership 2017: Todd Cooper, Wells Fargo & Company 2016: Mayor Tammy de Weerd, City of Meridian 2015: Jeff Shneider, CSHQA 2014: Gary Mahn, Retired Fisher’s Technology 2013: Dave Terrell, Washington Trust Bank 2012: Michael Ballantyne, Thornton Oliver Keller Commercial Real Estate 2011: Joel Hickman, Idaho District President, KeyBank N.A. |
2019
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Legacy of Leadership Award
The Legacy of Leadership Award is presented to an individual that demonstrates a history of vision, service and leadership for the betterment of the Boise Valley community. This individual has built a legacy of building other leaders along the way. This individual has established a reputation of character, trust and leadership for others to emulate. Past Recipients 2023: Lee Scott, Founder, Unleashing Leaders 2022: Shari Fernandez, Event Coordinator 2019: Senator Cherie Buckner-Webb 2018: Alice Hennessey 2017: Ray Stark, Boise Metro Chamber 2016: Kris Ormseth, Stoel Rives 2015: Richard Raimondi, Bishop Kelly High School 2014: Ed Dahlberg, Retired St. Luke’s Health System 2013: Ed Zimmer, Retired CEO, ECCO Group 2012: Candice Allphin, U.S. Bank 2011: Jim Everett, President & CEO, Treasure Valley YMCA |
2023
2019
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Honorary Leadership Boise Graduates
Past Recipients 2023: Bill Connors, CEO and President, Boise Metro Chamber of Commerce |
2023
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