PHOTO PROVIDED The graduates of the 2024-2025 Leadership Clinton County Class are pictured. They are, back row from left, Erin Winslow, Joe Kreitz, Brandis Teats, Julie Daniels, Virginia Counsil and Dan McPherson. Front row, Angela Boswell, Heidi Warner, Brittany Brooks, Josh Hamilton, Cathy Ballat, Samantha Tressler and Amy Swarthout.

MILL HALL — On Thursday, May 8 at Haywood’s on the Green, Leadership Clinton County held its graduation ceremony for 13 new graduates.

Friends, family, and local stakeholders came out to celebrate their accomplishments. Speeches were given by Dave Harger, interim CEO of the Clinton County Economic Partnership; Mark Long representing State Sen. Chris Dush; Rep. Stephanie Borowicz; and the Clinton County Commissioners, Angela Harding, Jim Russo and Jeff Snyder.

This class marked the 25th class that has undergone the nine-month long training program that aims to create knowledgeable leaders in our community. The course offers extensive personal development training, networking opportunities, and an in depth education about all things Clinton County.

Congratulations go out to the 13 newest Leadership Clinton County graduates. To date, 346 have undergone the program. Cathy Ballat was the winner of the Wayne D. Briggs memorial award, created in his honor for his development in the program and his community involvement. The award is given to those who have shown significant growth while in the program and the winner is chosen by the class.

The 13 graduates are: Cathy Ballat, Angela Boswell, Brittany Brooks, Virginia Counsil, Julie Daniels, Josh Hamilton, Joseph Kreitz, Daniel McPherson, Amy Swarthout, Brandis Teats, Samantha Tressler, Heidi Warner and Erin Winslow.

The program wishes to thank the graduates for their initiative, and their friends, family, and employers for supporting these 13 graduates.

The program, administered by the Clinton County Economic Partnership is accepting applications for the upcoming year which are due July 1. If you’d like more information or to apply, check out clintoncountyinfo.com or reach out to Leadership Clinton County coordinator, Ben Green via email at coordinator@clintoncountyinfo.com

The program is made possible by so many in our community including all the wonderful presenters and venues that are visited. It is also made possible by grants from the Clinton County Community Foundation, the PPL Foundation, and the M&T Bank Foundation. Major financial contributors who make the program possible are First Quality Enterprises, The Leadership Clinton County Association, The Clinton County Commissioners, M&R Contracting, and Terrapin Care Station. The program is successful because of so many others who donate both financially and in-kind. For a full list, visit their website.