2025 Annual Meeting & Read Family Difference Maker Award Reception
Admission
- $10,000.00 - Title Sponsor: Leader
- $5,000.00 - Mission Sponsor: Strengthening
- $2,500.00 - Mission Sponsor: Inspiring
- $1,000.00 - Mission Sponsor: Visionary
- $150.00 - VIP & Event Ticket
- $75.00 - VIP Only Ticket
- $75.00 - Event Only Ticket
Location
804 White Pond Dr.
Akron, OH 44320
Description
Join us for this special alumni-only gathering for an evening of community, recognition, and reflection as we host our 2025 Annual Meeting and honor this year’s Read Family Difference Maker Award recipients, Toby & Tony Gorant. Join fellow graduates from across the decades to reconnect, celebrate, and reengage with the mission that unites us all.
4:30 – 5:30 PM | VIP Reception
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Step into the exclusive Bourbon Room for an elevated networking experience like no other. Mingle with Leadership Akron board members, community champions, and this year’s Read Family Difference Maker Award honorees in an intimate setting that blends historic charm with modern elegance.
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Enjoy signature cocktails, curated hors d’oeuvres, and photo opportunities—all within the distinctive ambiance of 1840 Manor House.
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One complimentary drink ticket included; additional beverages available for purchase.
5:30 – 7:30 PM Annual Meeting & Awards Presentation
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Experience an inspiring evening that reflects the heart of Leadership Akron’s mission and momentum. This year’s Annual Meeting will feature:
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Organizational Updates & Strategic Priorities: Hear Leadership Akron's key updates and future-focused priorities to expand our reach, deepen our impact, and invest in the next generation of civic leaders.
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Welcome New Class Members: Celebrate the future of community leadership as we formally introduce the members of Signature Class 42, Diversity on Board Class 10, and NEXT Class 14—three dynamic cohorts preparing to shape Akron’s future.
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Presentation of the 2025 Read Family Difference Maker Award: Recognizing this year’s honorees – Toby & Tony Gorant, whose humble, consistent service has left a lasting mark on Greater Akron.
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Enjoy light appetizers and one complimentary drink ticket as part of the program. Additional beverages will be available for purchase.
This is your invitation to witness leadership in action, celebrate community builders, and help shape what’s next for a thriving GREATer Akron—together.
* Individual ticket sales will start on July 21, 2025.