Congratulations! You have been nominated & selected as an Effingham County 2025 Top Community Leader for the 6th Annual Class of Up & Coming Leaders, presented by HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital & Lake Land College.
You were nominated based on the below criteria:
between the ages of 14-20 as of August 1, 2025
full-time high school student in Effingham County
have at least a “B” average
involved in extracurricular activities through school or leadership organizations; have significant contributions to his/her community as a leader
Recipients will be honored at the Top Community Leaders Reception on:
Thursday, November 20
5-8p
Keller Convention Center | 1202 N Keller Dr., Effingham
Dinner Fee:
$0 | complimentary for recipients
$40 | adults
$20 | children
Questionnaire:
In order to complete your recognition, please fill out the below form by 11:59p on Friday, October 3. Your answers will be shared in a special keepsake magazine produced by the Effingham Daily News..
Headshots:
Please attach your professional senior photo below. If you do not have one, Nuxoll Photography will be taking complimentary headshots for the EDN keepsake magazine. Two sessions will be available – Monday, October 6 from 4-6p and Wednesday, October 8 from 12-1p, both outside at the Effingham Technology Center (1201 Althoff Dr.). Please select the date below you are able to attend, if applicable.
Questions:
Nicole Morrison | Director of Marketing & Communications
nmorrison@effinghamcountychamber.com
(217) 347-6282
This form is currently closed for submissions. Please contact Nicole Morrison at nmorrison@effinghamcountychamber.com.