by Kris Valerio Shock, LAA President & CEO

Once upon a time, the people who attended LAA‘s annual Tribute to Community Leadership and Graduation were mostly the program graduates and their guests, plus LAA Board Members …

Well, if you haven’t been to Tribute recently, you really gotta come this year on June 25 at Live! Casino & Hotel. It’s not just for the graduates anymore. 

Sure, we get really excited about celebrating nearly 70 new graduate graduates of LAA from two programs, but in addition, we celebrate the Excellence in Leadership, Distinguished Graduate and Bertina Nick Scholarship honorees; and this year we will also honor the amazing work of the Flagship Class of 05 with the Hank Gundlach Tuition Assistance Campaign plus Nancy Hartzell's nine years of dedication to LAA.

It is THE feel-good event of the season. 

In short, if you follow Fred Rogers advice to "look for the helpers" in times of challenge; OR if like Aaron Burr from the hit musical Hamilton, you want to be “in the room where it happens,” you’re going to want to be at Live! Casino & Hotel on June 25.

 With nearly 300 “helpers” in the room you’re sure to get a tremendous jolt of inspiration and connectivity.  Be in the room at Live! Casino & Hotel on Wednesday, June 25 from 5:30 to 8 PM. Register here.

And if you're looking to get in front of 300+ community leaders, Sponsorship for the 2025 Tribute to Community Leadership & Graduation is just the ticket!

This is your moment to shine! Put your brand in the spotlight at one of the most inspiring events of the year.

- Promote your mission
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- Celebrate leadership in action

Click here for details and here to purchase online. 

See you there!