The Leadership Medal and the Denise E. Maleska Leadership Service Award are presented annually to recognize outstanding leadership in Greensboro.  Both awards recognize individuals who demonstrate exemplary leadership, positively affecting the citizens and community of Greensboro.  The awards are not based on the recipient's views, position, organization or the environment within which the recipient demonstrates outstanding leadership. The intent is to focus on the commitment, courage, and positive contribution of the recipient's leadership.

Leadership Medals are traditionally awarded to individuals who are members of Leadership Greensboro; however, those who have made a significant, positive impact upon Greensboro may also be selected.

The Denise E. Maleska Leadership Service award was established in 2003, in honor of Denise’s incredible life work in the area of leadership and civic engagement. 

The recipients of both of these prestigious awards are selected by the Leadership Greensboro Advisory Board. Recipients are recognized at the New Year Reception for Leadership Greensboro Members in early 2023.  Guests of the recipients are invited to attend.

We seek candidates who demonstrate the following qualities:

• Are servant leaders                     
• Serve out of a personal mission
• Are inclusive and collaborative
• Are process facilitators
• Empower others
• Understand the power of vision
• Are change agents

Nominees:

• Must work or live in Greensboro
• Exhibit exemplary leadership in a community leadership capacity
• May or may not be a Leadership Greensboro alumni member.