LB ALUMNI COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP AWARDS
The Leadership Boise Alumni Association presents Community Leadership Awards to LB alumni and other community leaders who have demonstrated outstanding leadership in the Treasure Valley. Award categories include two LB alumnus awards (Distinguished Alumnus and LB Entrepreneur of the Year) plus the Social Responsibility, Nonprofit Excellence, and Legacy of Leadership awards open to all community leaders.
ABOUT THE LB CLASS GRADUATION & LB ALUMNI RENUION
Each May, we are proud to celebrate the culmination of a full year of community education, leadership development, and relationship building during the Leadership Boise Graduation & LB Alumni Reunion. The event is a chance to reunite with Leadership Boise alumni and welcome the incoming class to the Alumni Network! Additionally, Community Leadership Awards are presented.
COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP AWARDS
Leadership Boise and the LB Alumni are pleased to recognize outstanding members of the community (who also happen to be Leadership Boise Alumni) and an exemplary nonprofit organization for epitomizing what it means to lead. Leadership Boise participants are introduced to countless opportunities and areas of growth that are unique. Participants spend time learning from one another as well as from community leaders, focus on better acquainting themselves with Boise’s inner workings and learn where and how to make a difference. In the end, Leadership Boise encourages program participants to become productive, contributing leaders. In the spirit of honoring important lessons learned and encouraging others to emulate outstanding leadership, the recognition categories include the following:
DISTINGUISHED LB ALUMNUS AWARDThe 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.
DISTINGUISHED LB ALUMNUS AWARD - PAST RECIPIENTS
2025: Theresa McLeod, St. Luke's Health System 2024: Kâren Sander, HDR Engineering Inc. 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 |
2025 Winner
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LB ALUM ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR
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The LB Alum Entrepreneur of the Year is presented to a graduate of Leadership Boise who is a leading entrepreneur. This individual enhances our community with their creativity, energy, job creation and more.
LB ALUM ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR AWARD - PAST RECIPIENTS
2025: Angela Taylor 2024: Kristi Saucerman |
2025 Winner
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NONPROFIT EXCELLENCE AWARDThe 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.
NONPROFIT EXCELLENCE AWARD - PAST RECIPIENTS
2025: National Alliance on Mental Illness Idaho (NAMI) 2024: Girls on the Run Treasure Valley 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 |
2024 Winner
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SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AWARDThe 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.
SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AWARD - PAST RECIPIENTS
2025: Pat Kelly, Your Health Idaho 2024: Kelley Packer, Association of Idaho Cities 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 |
2024 Winner
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ECONOMIC CONTRIBUTOR AWARD (Discontinued)
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.
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ECONOMIC CONTRIBUTOR AWARD - PAST RECIPIENTS
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LEGACY OF COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP AWARDThe 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.
LEGACY OF COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP AWARD - PAST RECIPIENTS
2025: Hart Gilchrist, Intermountain Gas Company/MDU 2024: Sheriff Matt Clifford, Ada County Sheriff's Office 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 |
2025 Winner
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HONORARY LEADERSHIP BOISE GRADUATESHONORARY LEADERSHIP BOISE GRADUATE - PAST RECIPIENTS
2023: Bill Connors, CEO and President, Boise Metro Chamber of Commerce |
2023 Winner
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KARYN STUART
Director of Leadership Programs |
QUESTIONS ABOUT LB ALUMNI OR THE GRADUATION EVENT?Karyn Stuart oversees our five leadership development programs (LB Academy, LB, LB Alumni, BYP, Youth Ambassadors) supports the annual volunteer leadership, and helps to ensure the Boise Metro Chamber’s mission is met. She prides herself in making sure the Chamber offers high quality programing and that participants are satisfied.
Email Karyn Stuart to learn more about the Leadership Boise Alumni program. |
