Young Leader Award

Young Leader Award

 
United Way of the Piedmont established the Walter S. Montgomery, Sr. Award for Young Leadership in 2005 to recognize and celebrate the contributions our next generation is making to our community. 
 
 
The award honors the late Walter S. Montgomery, Sr.  Mr. Montgomery’s footprints are evident as a benefactor and activist throughout our community not only for his interest in healthcare and the arts, but also for his leadership in developing local philanthropic institutions, such as the United Way of the Piedmont .  He was passionate about Spartanburg -- a planter of its trees, an author of its history, and a photographer of her beauty.
 
Generosity, Involvement, Leadership
The recipient of this award is a member of our community, 40 years of age and under, who exhibits uncommon generosity, involvement and leadership in serving our human service organizations and initiatives.  The award is intended to applaud the individual who is making a difference. It is not merely a measure of how many boards or committees one joins, but the energy, passion and enthusiasm he or she gives to those endeavors. 
  
 
Submissions for this year's award must be received by April 30, 2009. To nominate a Young Leader, click here.