The Historic Trust’s 2022 General George C. Marshall Leadership Awards recipients are Ridgefield High School senior Charlie Fisher and architectural designer Naleigha Williams of LSW Architects.
This year’s awards saw a record number of youth applicants.
Fisher was selected for her passion for education and her service to young people. Described as humble, smart and enthusiastic, she believes education can build bridges and foster community.
Williams was recognized for her dedication in seeking out opportunities for youth and for helping to develop others’ skills.
“Naleigha has a big future,” LSW Architects said in a statement. “Her dedication to providing opportunities to youth while she is emerging as a leader in our community gives (us) strong confidence in the future of LSW and Vancouver. Naleigha is humble, passionate and smart. She sees and seizes opportunities to grow her professional skills and grow those around her.”
According to a news release: “Both young leaders share an intrinsic value of leading with grace, and transparency, while maintaining their core beliefs, and believe that true forward movement only happens when all boats are lifted.”
Each recipient was awarded a $3,500 scholarship for continuing education or professional development.
The Marshall Leadership Awards celebrate and support local rising leaders who demonstrate integrity, candor, courage and preparedness while serving a greater good.
The Marshall Awards were sponsored this year by Davidson and Associates Insurance, with additional support from Waste Connections, Roger and Katie Jarvis, and the Klinge/Meyer Family Fund.
“The Historic Trust is honored to steward the 32nd annual The Marshall Awards,” Linda Glover, board chair of The Historic Trust, said at an April 26 ceremony commemorating the recipients. “We take seriously our role in developing emerging leaders. The Marshall Awards celebrate the quality of leadership this community experiences, as represented by the extraordinary caliber of the nominees, and stretches back all the way to the establishment of the Fort and to the Tribal peoples of our region who are still here today.”
For more details, visit www.thehistorictrust.org/marshall-awards.
