The LWP alumni family added an additional 48 graduates last week. Class XXVI walked the red carpet and demonstrated exactly why they might just be the best class. Now, with the latest graduating class, the LWP alumni group stands at 831 individuals. We are fortunate to have each of you as a part of that family!

On Thursday, May 19, Class XXVI celebrated their completion of Leadership Winter Park. In addition to their graduation ceremony, the event also included a keynote address by Dr. Joel Hunter, Senior Pastor at Northland, A Church Distributed and the presentation of the 2016 LWP Community Leader Award to Debbie Komanski. Congratulations to all!

It's not too late for your friends, neighbors and co-workers to apply for the next best LWP class! Class XXVII will begin in September and applications are now being accepted through June 24. Learn more. 

Planning has already begun for Class XXVII and we want your help in making it another successful year! Facilitator sign-up is now open and spots will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Please limit your selection to only one session day at this time. If openings remain, we will then allow for second session day sign-up.

A Facilitator Training Workshop will be held Thursday, August 4 at 8:30am at the Winter Park Chamber of Commerce. 

The Leadership Winter Park program would not be possible without the support of our generous community members who sponsor, volunteer and help to spread the word. Each year, a select number of partial scholarships are provided to non-profit executives and small business owners who, without financial support, would not be able to participate in the program. You can provide the gift of the LWP experience for a leader in our community as a named scholarship donor with a commitment of $1,000.

For more information, please contact Debra Hendrickson. 

Walker/Van Son Families  Charitable Fund

A special thank you to all of our volunteer interviewers:  Courtney Karem, Amy Gordon, Lisa Fleming, Mike Scures, Melanie Becker, Debbie Komanski, Shannon Herring Gregory, Leslie McClelland, Debbi Beers, Deborah Mitchell, Tom Ott, Chad Brown, Mike Riley Gorden, Sarah Bartolomei, Nicole Sarna, Cameron Stake, Cooper Brown, Kristina Keel and Andrew Lane.

Thank you to our Youth Leaders selection committee: Melanie Becker, John Casebier, Shari Hodgson and Debbie Komanski.

Named one of the Most Stylish Bachelors of Orlando by Orlando Signature magazine. You can also enter for a chance to win cocktails with one of the Bachelors (including A.J.)!

Passed the State of Florida Real Estate License Exam

Awarded the Central Florida Hotel and Lodging Association's Lodging Member of the Month for May.

Also, if you love The Alfond Inn, cast your vote for our favorite local hotel in the Condé Nast Traveler 2016 Readers' Choice Awards Survey.

Awarded a Walking College Fellowship by America Walks. The Fellowship will enable Jill and 24 other advocates from around the country to participate in a four-month training program designed to strengthen local efforts to make communities more walkable. Learn more.

After running across the Grand Canyon (twice!), donating a kidney (to a LWP classmate's husband) and bringing the Winter Park Chamber of Commerce to the best it's ever been, Patrick is off to his next great adventure as he takes on the role of CEO for Business High Point, Inc. in High Point, NC. Please share your farewells and fond memories before his final day on June 15. Learn more.