"Being named the 2004 Kenworthy Leadership Award recipient meant so much to me, because I feel like it was a vote of confidence for all volunteers who are leaders, especially those of us who, though we are not employed, spend countless hours working to improve life for others and are able to make a difference in our community."
-Mary Kay Ross, 2004 Kenworthy Award recipient, Class X
Academy
Established in 1990 as a project of Leadership Springfield, the Academy is open to juniors from nine Springfield public and private high schools. Thirty-two students are selected each year for a shortened version of the adult program. Initial funding for the project during the first four classes was provided by the Southeast Rotary, Sunrise Rotary Club and Springfield Rotary Club. The Leadership Springfield Golf Tournament and program day sponsors are now the main funding sources for the Academy.
The program goals of the academy are:
- To provide exposure to community structure and issues.
- To provide interaction between developing leaders and the established leaders of today.
- To develop personal skills needed for future roles as leaders.
- To emphasize the importance of community service.
- To harness the enthusiasm of youth to help solve local problems.
Calendar of events for the Academy Class 20- 2009-2010
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