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Our Top Community Leaders possess empathy, the ability to inspire, strong communication skills, & pride in their community. Help us celebrate the 17th Annual Class of Top Leaders Under 40 and 5th Annual Class of Up & Coming Leaders, presented by HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital, at the recognition dinner on Thursday, November 21.

Nominations:
Visit the Top Leaders Awards Page to nominate your Top Community Leader.

Criteria included:
Up & Coming | between the ages of 14-20 as of August 1, 2024; 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; cannot be a previous recipient
Under 40 | between the ages of 20-40 as of August 1, 2024; live/work in Effingham County; have significant contributions to his/her community as a leader; cannot be a previous recipient

*Schools | Altamont, Beecher City, Dieterich, Effingham, St. Anthony, & Teutopolis

Time:
5pm – Recipient Cocktail Reception & Group Photo
5:30 pm – Cocktail Reception (cash bar)
6pm – Dinner & Awards

Location:
Keller Convention Center
1202 N Keller Dr., Effingham

Fees/Admission*:
$40pp | adults
$20pp | children

Sponsor:
Consider becoming a sponsor to help inspire, encourage, & congratulate our Top Leaders for creating a positive impact in our community. Available soon!

Presenting | HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital
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Bronze |
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Contact Information:
Nicole Morrison
nmorrison@effinghamcountychamber.com
(217) 347-6282

CANCELLATION POLICY
*CANCELLATIONS OF REGISTRATIONS AND REFUNDS WILL BE ISSUED IN FULL IF RECEIVED ON OR BEFORE NOON A WEEK (SEVEN WEEKDAYS) PRIOR TO THE EVENT. AFTER NOON CST ON SAID DATE, NO REFUNDS WILL BE ISSUED. IF THE EVENT IS RESCHEDULED, ALL REGISTRATIONS WILL BE HONORED FOR THE RESCHEDULED DATE OR MAY BE REFUNDED IN FULL OF A REFUND REQUEST**. IF THE EVENT IS CANCELED, ALL REGISTRATION WILL BE REFUNDED IN FULL. **REFUND REQUESTS MUST BE SUBMITTED IN WRITING BY EMAIL TO NICOLE MORRISON. PLEASE ALLOW UP TO FIVE (5) BUSINESS DAYS TO PROCESS YOUR REFUND REQUEST.

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