Garland Chamber of Commerce

The Leadership Garland Alumni Organization was officially founded in the fall of 2002 following the spring graduation of Class 21. Although many LG alumni had devoted time and efforts to sustaining the Leadership Garland program through participation on the Steering Committee, Prayer Breakfast Committee, or as Class Advisors, prior to that time, there was not an organized program offering continued personal, professional, and civic growth in the community. As the organization has grown and gained momentum, so has the scope of the group. Through projects and programs, the LG alumni maintain an active and influential role in the Garland community.

Purpose

The purpose of the Leadership Garland Alumni group is to connect graduates from all classes and encourage continued involvement in community and leadership activities. The group works to inform fellow alumni concerning current issues in the community, provide social and business networking venues and enable alumni to contribute to social needs through group efforts. As successful graduates of the Leadership Garland program, the alumni group works to inspire each graduate to accept leadership roles within the LG program, strenthening Garland's up and coming leaders.

Eligibility & Criteria

Applicants must be a graduate of the Leadership Garland program and are asked to pay annual dues of $25.00 to support the programs and projects of the group.

Distinguished Leadership Award

The purpose of this award is to honor a Leadership Garland graduate who has actively participated in leadership within the community following graduation and to develop community awareness of the contributions of both the individual recipient and the Leadership Garland program.

Nominations must be submitted by a graduate of the Leadership Garland program. Nominees must be a graduate of the LG program and should have a record of significant and continuous participation in activities designed for the betterment of the community. Nominees should demonstrate an attitude that foster the strengthening of civic responsibility in the community. Participation in LG Alumni activities and leadership shall be considered in the selection process, but is not required.

The nomination form below shall be completed and submitted to the LG designee by the deadline date. Nominations will be considered by a group of at least three LG Alumni Leadership Team members who will make the final selection. The recipient will be honored at the Garland Chamber of Commerce monthly luncheon in March. Time permitting, the recipient's name will be submitted to the Association for Leadership Professionals for recognition through their outstanding Leadership Award program.

Alumni Features

The following are some of the programs and events currently led by Leadership Garland Alumni: