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Fran Aleshire Leadership Award
In 1986, Dr. Fran Aleshire had a vision of creating a strong network of community
leaders who would continually improve the region in which they live and work. By leveraging
their existing leadership knowledge, she believed these leaders could learn the nuances
of navigating through the municipal, corporate and non-profit systems and, with this
new information, transform the future of the region.
As such, Dr. Aleshire designed a program – Leadership 2000, which eventually became
Leadership North County – that would highlight the existing infrastructure and address
the current issues facing the region all while simultaneously introducing the participants
to the different geographic areas of North County San Diego.
The Fran Aleshire Leadership Award recognizes an outstanding regional leader in North San Diego County who reflects
the spirit and character of the late Dr. Fran Aleshire.
Selection Criteria
The Fran Aleshire Leadership Award winner must demonstrate that he/she:
- is a graduate/co-founder of either Leadership North County or Leadership 2000;
- has been a catalyst for positive change in the region; and
- has effected local policy to improve quality of life.
2021 Recipient
Press Release: Community Farm Executive Receives Fran Aleshire Leadership Award