Twenty-five Hardin Leadership 2023 participants (listed below) will be recognized for completing their nine-session program during a celebration on Thursday, November 15 in the banquet room at the Kenton Elks Lodge, 117 E. Franklin St., Kenton.

The gathering begins at 5:30 p.m. with dinner buffet beginning at 6:00 p.m.

This is the thirtieth class of Hardin Leadership. Representing the class with “Class Reflections” will be Brian Phillips of Ada. 2023 Class Community Projects will be featured.

Past participation will be highlighted by acknowledging 22 Outstanding Leaders from former classes.

Past Hardin Leadership graduates, guests and community leaders are invited to register for the evening with meal reservations of $20, payable the evening of the event. Interested adults are welcomed. Please note that Hardin Leadership 2023 graduates have secured dinner reservations for themselves, their sponsors and guests. 

The annual meeting for Hardin Leadership Inc. will take place following the graduation so Hardin Leadership graduates are encouraged to attend.

All must be pre-registered. For details, email [email protected] or phone 567-674-2579.

2023 Hardin Leadership graduates

• Willie Bontrager
• Emily Carey
• Kelly Creamer
• Maylene Deckling
• Sandra Michelle Hall
• Larissa Harpel
• Jessica L. Hinson
• Sarah Johnson
• Cadence Lamb
• Remie Longbrake
• Stephanie McCullough
• Adam Moore
• Abby Mortine
• Martha Evans-Nau
• Brian Phillips
• Brett Purcell
• Kirby Rawlins
• Grant Reppart
• Cheyanne Shirk
• Amber Simon
• Steven Stalder
• Dionne Staley
• Carol Steegman
• Becky L. Stevenson
• Angela Winegardner