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SUMMARY:2026 Top Community Leaders Awards Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we recognize the 19th Annual Class of Top Leaders Under 40 and the 7th Annual Class of Up & Coming Leaders\, presented by HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital\, at the awards dinner on Thursday\, November 19. \nThese individuals lead with integrity\, serve with heart\, and invest their time and talent into strengthening Effingham County. They inspire others through action\, champion their community\, and represent the very best of what leadership looks like at every stage. \nThis evening is about pausing to acknowledge their impact and offering a genuine thank you for the difference they make every day. \nNominations close September 4\, 2026. \nUp & Coming\nNomination Criteria:\nMust be between the ages of 14-20 as of August 1\, 2026\nMust be a full-time high school student in Effingham County*\nMust have at least a “B” average\nMust be involved in extracurricular activities through school or leadership organizations\nMust have significant contributions to his/her community as a leader\nCannot be a previous recipient \n*School districts | Altamont\, Beecher City\, Dieterich\, Effingham\, St. Anthony\, & Teutopolis \nNominate \n\nUnder 40\n\nNomination Criteria:\nMust be between the ages of 20-40 as of August 1\, 2026\nMust live/work in Effingham County\nMust have significant contributions to his/her community as a leader\nMust not be a previous recipient \nNominate \n\n\nTime:\n5p | Recipient Cocktail Reception & Group Photo\n5:30p | Cocktail Reception\n6p | Dinner & Awards \nLocation:\nKeller Convention Center\n1202 N Keller Dr.\, Effingham \nFees/Admission:\n$40pp | adults\n$20pp | children \nSponsor:\nConsider becoming a sponsor to help inspire\, encourage\, & congratulate our Top Leaders for creating a positive impact in our community. Sponsorship opportunities will be shared soon! \nPresenting (2) | HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital\nVisionary |\nInfluencer | Siemer Milling Company\nRising Star |\nMentor | Woods Advisors-Emerging Leaders Institute\nPhoto | Nuxoll Photography & Carrsan Carroll Photography \nContact Information:\nNicole Morrison\nnmorrison@effinghamcountychamber.com\n(217) 347-6282 \n  \nCANCELLATION POLICY\n*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. \nPHOTO & VIDEO DISCLAIMER\nEFFINGHAM COUNTY CHAMBER (CHAMBER) RESERVES THE RIGHT TO USE ANY PHOTOGRAPH/VIDEO TAKEN AT ANY EVENT SPONSORED BY THE CHAMBER\, WITHOUT THE EXPRESSED WRITTEN PERMISSION OF THOSE INCLUDED WITHIN THE PHOTOGRAPH/VIDEO. THE CHAMBER MAY USE THE PHOTOGRAPH/VIDEO IN PUBLICATIONS OR OTHER MEDIA MATERIAL PRODUCED\, USED\, OR CONTRACTED BY THE CHAMBER\, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO BROCHURES\, INVITATIONS\, BOOKS\, NEWSPAPERS\, MAGAZINES\, TELEVISION\, WEBSITES\, ETC. IF YOU DO NOT WISH TO BE PHOTOGRAPHED/VIDEO\, PLEASE INFORM THE CHAMBER. \nANY PERSON OR ORGANIZATION NOT AFFILIATED WITH CHAMBER MAY NOT USE\, COPY\, ALTER\, OR MODIFY CHAMBER PHOTOGRAPHS\, GRAPHICS\, VIDEOGRAPHY\, OR OTHER SIMILAR REPRODUCTIONS AND RECORDINGS WITHOUT THE ADVANCE WRITTEN PERMISSION OF AN AUTHORIZED DESIGNEE FROM CHAMBER. \n 
URL:https://effinghamcountychamber.com/event/top-leaders-2026/
LOCATION:Keller Convention Center\, 1202 N. Keller Dr.\, Effingham\, IL\, 62401
CATEGORIES:Chamber Events,Community Events,Member Events
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