The recipients of the prestigious Leadership Legends Award are chosen for their extraordinary visionary leadership and commitment to the development of Seminole County.

The Award recognizes the achievements and positive community impact of a selected Seminole County resident. In order to be chosen, an individual must be able to demonstrate solid character traits, leadership, and vision in making Seminole County a better place to live, work, and raise a family. This is a person whose proven and envied list of accomplishments would inspire future and current leaders. Award candidates are reviewed and considered by an ad-hoc committee under the guidance of the Leadership Seminole Executive Council. The Executive Council selects the recipient based on the committee’s recommendation.

Recipients:

2000
Mr. Jeno Paulucci
CEO
Luigino's, Inc.

2001
Mr. E. Everette Huskey
"Mr. Real Estate"
Seminole Pioneer Developer

Dr. Earl S. Weldon
Seminole Community College founding President

2002
Ms. Helen L. Stairs
Premier leader in Sanford's historic Ritz Theater Restoration

2003
Dr. Paul J. Hagerty
Superintendent, Seminole County Public Schools

2004
Sally A. Sherman
Deputy County Manager, Seminole County

2005
Art Grindle
Tireless community philanthropist involved in countless non-profit organizations

2006
The Honorable Dede Schaffner
Seminole County School Board Member

2007
Mr. Bill Poe
Executive Director, SWOP
Champion for mentally and physically disabled persons

2008
Sheriff Donald F. Eslinger
Seminole County Sheriff