2024 Annual Meeting and
Read Family Difference Maker Award
2024 Annual Meeting and Read Family Difference Maker Award Honoring Mark & Sandy Auburn
Thursday, August 22nd, 5:30 - 8:00 pm
Akron Civic Theater
As a graduate of any Leadership Akron program, you are a valued Alum, and we want to stay connected to and engaged with YOU! Hence we are ecstatic to invite you to join us for an unforgettable evening of SIGNIFICANT MOMENTS, LEVERAGED MOMENTUM, and TRANSFORMATIVE MOVEMENT at our city’s beautiful Akron Civic Theater, for our Annual Meeting and Read Family Difference Maker Award honoring Mark & Sandy Auburn on Thursday, August 22, 2024.
This is the first event of our 41st fiscal year, and the first event under our new “pay to attend” model in which we are honored to invite all of our Alumni to attend.
Annual Meeting (5:30-8:00 pm)
Networking opportunities
Single drink and appetizers are provided (additional beverages available for purchase)
An uplifting program featuring:
Celebration of Mark and Sandy Auburn – the 2024 Read Family Difference Maker Award recipients
Introduction of new Board members
Dynamic presentation from Dave Lieberth about the history of Leadership Akron
Vision for 2024/2025
Introduction of our Signature Class 41, Diversity on Board Class 9, and NEXT Class 13
Immerse yourself in an evening that honors transformative leadership and fuels community progress.
Don't miss your chance to be part of this milestone moment. Secure your spot today!
Mark and Sandy Auburn
2024 Read Family Difference Maker
Award Recipients
Leadership Akron is delighted to award the 2024 Read Family Difference Maker Award to Mark and Sandy Auburn for their distinguished community service and leadership achievements, which have substantially contributed to advancing Leadership Akron's mission.
As proud members of the inaugural class of Leadership Akron’s NEXT program, Mark and Sandy have remained highly engaged Alumni for nearly fifteen years. Their impact has included active roles in assisting with the planning and execution of the Arts and Culture days for the NEXT program, as well as through coaching and mentoring within the Diversity on Board program. Their service continues to ensure that generations of leaders are inspired, strengthened, and empowered to create a greater Akron.
Mark and Sandy's extraordinary achievements will be honored and celebrated at Leadership Akron’s 2024 Annual Meeting and Read Family Difference Maker Award Event on Thursday, August 22nd, from 5:30 to 8:00 pm at the Akron Civic Theater.
