Distinguished Leadership Awards
Bestowed annually at Lead DSM's annual alumni reunion, taking place on September 24, 2024, these awards celebrate and recognize Lead DSM alumni and local employers who demonstrate exemplary community stewardship as caretakers and changemakers in Greater Des Moines.
Learn more below and nominate an individual or an organization for a Distinguished Leadership Award by September 9.
A. Arthur Davis Community Leadership Award: Recognizes an alum from any Lead DSM program who exemplifies the qualities of our organization's founder, A. Arthur Davis, including:
- Demonstrating a positive regard for the dignity and worth of others
- Acting as an agent for change and taking the lead when appropriate.
- Displaying an ability to positively influence people, activities and factors.
- Demonstrating leadership as well as membership in community, state, national, or International organizations.
- Exhibiting commitment to career progression and is a leader in his/her chosen field.
Workplace Community Leadership Award: Recognizes an organization that supports and encourages its employees to hold leadership roles in the community and to seek out opportunities for community leadership development.
Youth Impact Award: Recognizes graduate of Lead DSM's Youth Leadership Initiative that has gone on to make a difference in their community.
Alumni Volunteer Award: Recognizes a Lead DSM volunteer who has made significant notable contributions to the betterment of Lead DSM. Nominations for this award are submitted by Lead DSM's Board of Governors or committee members.