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The Wilson Center Award for Leadership 2010
 
 
The Wilson Center founded by Wilson Greatbatch, inventor of the implantable pacemaker, is offering $1000 leadership Awards to four (4) high school seniors within the eight (8) counties of Western New York who will graduate in June 2010. The four (4) winning recipients will be selected from those students who choose to fill out an application and write an essay on leadership.  The topic of the essay is as follows:
If you were given a leadership position, describe at least five ( 5) important personal attributes you feel you would  need to accomplish your goals.

Essay Requirements:
  • Approximately 500 words
  • Type-written, double spaced
  • 12-point font
  • Must include a written recommendation from a faculty member
  • Applications and essays must be received by The Wilson Center by 4 pm Friday, December 11, 2009 (or postmarked no later than 12/11/09)
  • Awards will be given in May 2010; winners will be sent a letter indicating the exact date and time
 
The mission of The Wilson Center is to develop, publish and distribute educational materials to individuals who have largely been bypassed by established educational organizations. In keeping with the life of the founder, Wilson Greatbatch, the goal includes helping potential inventors, entrepreneurs and managers develop their abilities and better succeed in the global marketplace, with special emphasis on making such materials and information accessible in a variety of venues. Information about The Wilson Center is available on the website.

Any questions concerning The Wilson Center Leadership Award may be directed to Anne Sweeney at 716-741-3414 or asweeney@thewilsoncenter.org.
 
List of adjudicators for the Wilson Leadership Award 2009:

Christopher  Lane
President of Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital

Barbara J. Hole CFRE
Associate Vice President - Development
SUC at Buffalo

Lenore Levy
Buffalo State College Student Teacher Supervisor

Pat Raimondo
Retired middle school teacher

Patrick Casilio
Clarence Town Board Member

Robert Sillars, attorney

Harlan Abbey
Editor of the Jewish Review

Takako Michii, Ph.D
Chairperson of  the sister city committee of Buffalo and Kanazawa

Marsha  D. Jackson Ph.D
Associate Vice President of Student Affairs
Erie Community College –City