Greater Tucson Leadership

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Please join us in congratulating Lead Tucson Class of 2026 participant Luciano Lobos, recipient of this year's Ronald L. Kurth Award.

Established in 1995, the Ronald L. Kurth Award is one of Lead Tucson's highest honors. Selected by the cohort, it recognizes a class member whose past service to Tucson and Southern Arizona and commitment to future community impact embody the leadership philosophy of Brigadier General Ronald L. Kurth: "It's not how far you go in life that counts, it's what you leave behind."

The Class of 2026 chose well.

Throughout the program, Luciano consistently showed up for his community with intention, humility, and action. He attended six volunteer projects - far exceeding the program requirement - and was always ready to lend a hand wherever it was needed. Whether helping fit students for shoes at an Amphi Foundation Shoes for Smiles event or quietly supporting classmates and community partners behind the scenes, Luciano demonstrated what servant leadership looks like in practice.

Congratulations, Luciano, and thank you for the example you set for your cohort and our community. We can't wait to see the impact you'll continue to make as a catalyst for change in Southern Arizona.

Visit https://greatertucsonleadership.org/class_leadership_award for a full list of past recipients.

Congratulations to the Greater Tucson Leadership Civic & Political Leadership Academy Class of 2026! 🎉

What an incredible way to close out our FY25-26 program year. Today, we celebrated our 7th CPLA cohort - and our largest cohort yet - as 13 emerging civic leaders completed six months of learning, growth, and engagement in local government, public policy, and community leadership.

A special thank you to our graduation keynote speaker, Representative Adelita Grijalva, United States House of Representatives, District 7, for joining us and inspiring our graduates as they prepare to take the next step in their civic leadership journeys.

Thank you to our sponsors, mentors, planning committee members, GTL Governing Board, and the entire GTL community for making this program possible. We are also grateful to the families, friends, and supporters who joined us this afternoon to celebrate our graduates and their accomplishments.

We can't wait to see the impact this class will make as they continue to shape our community and lead positive change across Southern Arizona.

Congratulations again, CPLA Class of 2026! 👏

Greater Tucson Leadership Development Director Jamie Leon-Guerrero and incoming Board Chair Emilia Eldridge attended tonight's BBB Serving Southern Arizona Torch Awards for Ethics at Casino Del Sol.

As a Spotlight Sponsor, GTL congratulates all of this year's nominees and award recipients for their commitment to integrity, accountability, and ethical leadership.

At GTL, we know that strong communities are built by leaders who earn trust through their actions. Ethics is the foundation of effective leadership - guiding decisions, fostering collaboration, and inspiring positive change. These values align closely with our mission to recognize, develop, and engage driven leaders to be catalysts for change throughout Southern Arizona.

Congratulations to the BBB Serving Southern Arizona team for hosting another outstanding event and creating a meaningful evening celebrating ethics, trust, and leadership across our region.