Leadership Saginaw County
Leadership Saginaw County is a 10-month community awareness program designed to familiarize existing and emerging leaders with the opportunities and challenges present in Saginaw County. The program provides participants with the opportunity to meet community leaders to gain insight and deepen their understanding of our community while fostering a network of contacts among participants and presenters.
The first 21-member class graduated in 1987. Many of the over 950 graduates of Leadership Saginaw can be found in key positions on boards and committees of community-based organizations, in elected positions in local government and practicing their acquired leadership skills within their own occupations.
The Leadership Saginaw program has been a sound investment that continues to pay excellent dividends. Consider applying for Leadership Saginaw County or encouraging a potential community leader within your organization to participate in the program.
Course Topics
Each monthly session is designed to create awareness of and stimulate interest in community issues. City and county leaders from both the public and private sectors provide information, insight and analysis of the following specific areas of interest:
The first 21-member class graduated in 1987. Many of the over 950 graduates of Leadership Saginaw can be found in key positions on boards and committees of community-based organizations, in elected positions in local government and practicing their acquired leadership skills within their own occupations.
The Leadership Saginaw program has been a sound investment that continues to pay excellent dividends. Consider applying for Leadership Saginaw County or encouraging a potential community leader within your organization to participate in the program.
Course Topics
Each monthly session is designed to create awareness of and stimulate interest in community issues. City and county leaders from both the public and private sectors provide information, insight and analysis of the following specific areas of interest:
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Sessions include on-site visits, tours and "hands-on" experiences. Program topics are reviewed annually and adjusted to incorporate emerging leadership and community issues.
Who Should Apply
Leadership Saginaw County has found that a diverse group of individuals makes for an ideal class of participants. We encourage persons from all walks of life to apply for a position in the program. This includes persons from differing occupations, industries, and organizations.
Candidate selection is based on demonstrated leadership ability and potential, including past and current community involvement. Individual accomplishments, expressed desire to assume expanded responsibilities of leadership and personal references are also considered.
Every attempt is made to select a group of participants representing a broad cross section of community interests and professions. Candidate selections will be announced in late June.
Applications for Leadership Saginaw County are accepted year round and due April 30th for consideration in the class beginning in August .
Leadership Saginaw County has found that a diverse group of individuals makes for an ideal class of participants. We encourage persons from all walks of life to apply for a position in the program. This includes persons from differing occupations, industries, and organizations.
Candidate selection is based on demonstrated leadership ability and potential, including past and current community involvement. Individual accomplishments, expressed desire to assume expanded responsibilities of leadership and personal references are also considered.
Every attempt is made to select a group of participants representing a broad cross section of community interests and professions. Candidate selections will be announced in late June.
Applications for Leadership Saginaw County are accepted year round and due April 30th for consideration in the class beginning in August .
Class Project Proposals
Each year, members of the Leadership Saginaw program will organize and complete a project. Past projects range from building a greenhouse and educational garden, to planning and funding identifying signage placed throughout the county to creating a Giving Circle to benefit area nonprofit organizations.
In October, the Chamber will request proposals from local nonprofits to complete a project of its choosing. Projects are reviewed and selected by the class and all communications are done by the class.
If your organization has a project for consideration, download and submit the application by November 30.
In October, the Chamber will request proposals from local nonprofits to complete a project of its choosing. Projects are reviewed and selected by the class and all communications are done by the class.
If your organization has a project for consideration, download and submit the application by November 30.
Class of 2024
The 37th cohort of the Leadership Saginaw County program celebrated their completion of the course with drinks and dinner at Bavarian Inn Lodge in Frankenmuth. Congratulations to each and every one of these outstanding individuals.
Marsh Princing Award
In 2001, the Marsh-Princing Award was created to honor the founders of the Leadership Saginaw County program, former City of Saginaw Mayor Henry Marsh and business owner Mary Princing. This award is presented to a graduate of the Leadership Saginaw program who has been an Alumnus for 3 or more years, displays consistent, active leadership and is a visible, positive community influence.
In 2001, the Marsh-Princing Award was created to honor the founders of the Leadership Saginaw County program, former City of Saginaw Mayor Henry Marsh and business owner Mary Princing. This award is presented to a graduate of the Leadership Saginaw program who has been an Alumnus for 3 or more years, displays consistent, active leadership and is a visible, positive community influence.
2024 Marsh Princing Recipient
Delena Spates-Allen
Class of 1998 |
Delena Spates-Allen, is the Procurement Manager at Saginaw Future, a non-profit, economic development organization where she assists businesses with obtaining contracts from the Federal, State, and local governments which she has held that position for 36 years. Spates-Allen completed her undergraduate degree from Northwood University. She received a Master’s Certificate in Government Contracting from The George Washington University’s School of Business. Spates-Allen owns her own business, as well as working along the side of her daughter in her business. Delena serves on many boards and commissions including the Saginaw County Parks and Recreation, Saginaw Covenant Academy, First Ward Community Center, The Castle Museum of Saginaw County, and the Saginaw Valley State University Diversity Advisory Council.
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Thank you to our Chairman's Circle Sponsors
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SILVER LEVEL
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