2025 Lieberth Community Vision Award Breakfast Sponsorship

This isn’t your typical awards breakfast.

Join Leadership Akron for an unforgettable morning as we pay tribute to an extraordinary leader whose vision, collaborative spirit, and unwavering commitment have left an indelible mark on Greater Akron. This year, we are honored to present the prestigious 2025 Lieberth Community Vision Award to Robert DeJournett, a champion of equity, economic opportunity, and inclusive leadership.

The Lieberth Community Vision Award recognizes individuals who reflect the values of its namesake, Dave Lieberth—demonstrating thoughtful, pragmatic leadership that brings people together to move Akron forward. Robert's lifelong dedication to building bridges across business, civic, and faith communities makes him a powerful embodiment of this spirit.

Prepare to be inspired, entertained, and deeply moved as we celebrate a leader whose life’s work has helped shape a more inclusive and connected Greater Akron. More than an event, this one-of-a-kind experience—crafted with the signature creativity and spirit only Leadership Akron can deliver—brings Robert DeJournett’s legacy to life in powerful and unexpected ways.

About Robert DeJournett:
Through his former role as Vice President of Opportunity & Inclusion for the Greater Akron Chamber, his ongoing leadership as Senior Pastor of St. Ashworth Temple, and now as President of the Black Chamber of Commerce – Summit County, Robert has helped shape policies, partnerships, and programs that advance equity and economic development in the region.

He is a sought-after speaker and mentor, recognized for his ability to bring diverse groups together to drive meaningful change. Robert has served on numerous boards and initiatives, including the Summit County Executive’s COVID-19 Economic Recovery Task Force, the Mayor’s Racial Equity & Social Justice Taskforce Team, Project Ujima, Leadership Akron Alumni Association, the Love Akron Network, the Huntington Bank Regional Advisory Board, the Akron Metro Transit Authority, the American Heart Association Summit/Portage County, the National American Heart Association Diversity Leadership Committee, and the Akron Zoo Board of Trustees.

His visionary leadership continues to inspire and elevate Greater Akron’s next generation of leaders—making Robert DeJournett a fitting recipient of this year’s Lieberth Community Vision Award.

Become an Event Sponsor Today!

Supporting the Lieberth Community Vision Award Event is an opportunity to align your brand with the values that Robert DeJournett and Leadership Akron epitomize. As Leadership Akron celebrates Robert, your event sponsorship takes on a deeper significance, showing your dedication to a vibrant Greater Akron and a legacy of leadership.

Choose from our tailored sponsorship tiers and let your contribution reverberate through the heart of Greater Akron.

* Individual ticket sales will start on October 6, 2025.