Ed Freeman Leadership Award

Ed Freeman was the founding board chairman of Leadership Albany and served in that capacity until his death in August 1986. His unswerving commitment to community betterment remains a standard for past, present and future classes.

The Board of Directors established the Edward A. Freeman Leadership Award to recognize the civic contributions of program participants who have come to embody the best of Mr. Freeman's ideals.

Edward A. Freeman Outstanding
Alumni Award Recipients:

1987 James H. Gray, Jr.
1988 L. Roy Lane
1989 Patsy C. Martin
1990 Mary D. Gray
1991 C. Jones Hooks
1992 Peggy S. Nielson
1994 Walter W. Judge
1995 Emily Jean McAfee
1996 Lorie Farkas Van Linden
1997 Walter M. Deriso, Jr. (Sonny)
1998 James C. Bush
1999 Veula Rhodes
2001 Thomas C. Chatmon, Jr.
2002 Paul O. DeLoach
2003 Daniel Simmons
2004 Ken Hodges
2005 Kay Read
2006 Annette Bowling
2007 Mary E. Ligon
2008 Bob Boren (posthumously)
2009 John Culbreath
2010 Sally Whatley

Nominations are due by March 1st each year. To nominate someone for this award, please select Contact Us on the left side navigaton bar to send us an email stating the name of your nominee and describing why you feel the nominee should be honored with the award. Specify items that meet the criteria listed below.

The ideal recipient of this award can be described as:

Sought out opportunities to improve the Albany Area Community
Innovative
Willing to take risks to achieve the goal
Stepped up to the task, took responsibility for important initiative benefiting the community
Enthusiastic
Skillful communicator
Inspired others to assist in the process of accomplishing the vision
Set an example for others
Provided encouragement and recognition to those who worked together to accomplish the goal