Leadership Akron’s Alumni Family and/or a 40/forty Club member – had an evening of CONNECTION, CELEBRATION, and RECOGNITION of CHANGE CHAMPIONS! 

Lebron James was born in December 1984 - the same year he was born Leadership Akron began! So, as we gathered in this reimagined place called House Three Thirty in the heart of Akron, we came together to look back and celebrate our PAST, to be PRESENT and bestow the prestigious Distinguished Leader Award – an honor that exemplifies true community impact, and looked forward and envisioned our FUTURE of empowered community transformation!

Thursday, December 14th, at the Smucker Hometown Hall of the LeBron James Family Foundation’s House Three Thirty

In our 40th anniversary year, we had the privilege to shine the spotlight on the recipient of the 2023 Distinguished Leader Award.  This award is for a member of the Leadership Akron Alumni Family who voluntarily initiated and/or was a significant force behind a particular project or issue notably contributing to the betterment of our community. 

VIP Experience: Private Tour of the LeBron James Museum & Special Reception 

Exclusive meet & greet with Distinguished Leader Award recipient.

Appetizers and two complimentary drink tickets to toast the evening – including our signature ruby red anniversary cocktail, specially crafted for our 40th year; additional alcoholic beverages are available for purchase.

A chance to connect with Akron's influential leaders.

Ticket includes access to the Private Museum Tour, VIP Reception & Holiday Party.

Networking opportunities.

Throwback food and one complimentary drink ticket are provided – including our signature ruby red anniversary cocktail, specially crafted for our 40th year; additional alcoholic beverages are available for purchase.

A program dedicated to celebrating Akron's finest leadership, featuring: 

  • Throwbacks to our future.

  • A presentation of the 2023 Distinguished Leader Awardee.

  • Insights into the future endeavors of Leadership Akron’s 40th year.

Holiday Party and Award Program

Become an Event Sponsor

As we gather to celebrate and honor our legacy of transformational community impact, we invite you to become an integral part of this celebration. By choosing to sponsor this event, not only do you highlight the importance of leadership in our community, but you also gain the opportunity to connect, inspire, and be recognized among Akron's leaders and changemakers.

The tax-deductible portion of your payment is limited under federal tax laws to the amount exceeding the value of the goods and services you receive in return.  We estimate the value of those goods and services to be $45.00, the tax deductible amount is $105.00