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Circle of Excellence Awards

Leadership Asheville Forum Circle of ExcellenceLeadership Asheville Forum annually recognizes a genuinely outstanding leader in Asheville/Buncombe County, including but not limited to graduates of UNCA's community leadership program. The Circle of Excellence Committee is comprised of members of the Leadership Asheville Forum board, who are not eligible to submit or receive Circle of Excellence nominations and are expected to excuse themselves if there is a conflict of interest involving a Circle of Excellence Award nominee.
Selection Criteria:

  • Accomplishments for which graduate is being nominated have occurred at least within the last five years and within Buncombe County;
  • Nominee demonstrated leadership ability that addresses critical needs of our diverse community, while fostering the abilities of others;
  • Nominee has contributed to new or existing program(s) which have had, or are having a demonstrable impact on our community;
  • Nominee’s contribution to the community is clearly beyond the scope of her/his employment responsibilities.
The recipient’s name will be added to a plaque honoring previous Circle of Excellence Award winners. The plaque is on display at UNCA’s Owen Conference Center. The recipient will also receive an individual Circle of Excellence Award. A donation of $500 will be contributed to the charitable organization of the recipient’s choice in honor of the recipient.

For further information about the nominations process, please contact Joe McGuire at information AT leadershipashevilleforum.com or (828) 254-8800 ext. 350