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Leadership Snohomish County’s 10th Annual Leadership Day

Thursday, October 23, 2025, 8:00 am - 9:30 am

Leadership Snohomish County’s Leadership Day originated in 2016, when 23 official proclamations were made by community partners. A community engagement breakfast, Leadership Day celebrates the outstanding leaders in our region who keep Snohomish County moving forward in exciting and actionable ways. 

Leadership Day is a celebration of leadership within Snohomish County. LSC will present four awards: The Deborah Knutson Women in Leadership Award, LSC’s Community Partner Award, LSC Distinguished Alumni Award, and LSC’s Best Class Ever Award.

LSC strives to bring individuals together – regardless of political affiliation, socioeconomic status, race, religion or title. Leadership is truly one of the few non-partisan platforms and we need to embrace any platform that unites and connects us outside issues that keep us apart. Leadership Day was established in Snohomish County because we want and need to acknowledge how important this is – celebrating leadership as a community value.

Sponsorship Opportunities

If you’d like to sponsor our event, there is still time. As a non-profit organization, we rely on the generous support of businesses and individuals to make this event possible. If you’re interested in contributing to our mission and gaining visibility in our community, we invite you to consider sponsoring Leadership Day.

For more information about sponsorship opportunities, please contact neliav@leadershipsc.org. We look forward to discussing how your support can make a significant impact on our community.

Awards

Why the duck?

The rubber duck is a playful take on a leadership award. Ducks are resilient, things just roll of their backs. Also, duck feet work hard under the surface keeping the duck afloat, while appearing calm on the surface. This is very fitting for what it means to be a leader!

Distinguished Alumni Award

The recipient of the LSC Distinguished Alumni Award must be a leader among leaders and an individual that is making a difference in Snohomish County to create a stronger community for us all to work and live.

LSC Community Partner

The LSC Community Partner Award honors visionary and dedicated leaders who do extraordinary work addressing critical issues in Snohomish County.

Deborah Knutson Women in Leadership

The award is named in memory of the late longtime leader of the Snohomish County Economic Development Council, Deborah Knutson, and it promotes women in leadership roles throughout the county who share Knutson’s passion for job growth and economic development.

LSC’s Best Class Ever

Each year, the graduating Signature and LFRE classes, along with all program alumni and current students, engage in a spirited competition to support the alumni-driven Pay it Forward campaign. This friendly rivalry encourages students to raise funds and participate in various activities, fostering a sense of community and philanthropy to support Leadership Snohomish County.

The Best Class Ever Award is presented to the class that demonstrates exceptional dedication and enthusiasm in this campaign. The winner is determined based on participation points, which are earned through generous donations and active involvement in campaign activities.

This award celebrates the collective effort, teamwork, and commitment of the winning class, recognizing their outstanding contribution to the Pay it Forward campaign and their lasting impact on LSC and the community.

AWARD RECIPIENTS

Your generous contributions are the cornerstone of our mission to nurture a community of authentic leaders and deliver programs that prioritize equity and foster lifelong leadership skills.

The support from our community enables us to offer our leadership programs at rates that are accessible to all, ensuring that a greater number of individuals can benefit from our initiatives. We appreciate your support!