Programs


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Leadership MetroWest Programs

Leadership MetroWest develops and supports community leaders in the MetroWest region of Massachusetts through leadership programs, professional development opportunities, and networking events.

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Flagship

Leadership Academy

The Leadership Academy is the Flagship Program of Leadership MetroWest. Participating in the Leadership Academy offers a unique opportunity for personal and professional growth.

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Young Professionals

Rising Leaders

Rising Leaders is a training program specifically designed for individuals in the first 2 to 8 years experience in the public, private, or municipal sector who want to develop the tools, confidence, relationships, and perspectives needed to grow and find success in leadership. Rising Leaders provides a nurturing, supportive environment, a tools-based curriculum, and  coaching and mentoring. The program's format includes site visits, group discussion, and collective problem-solving. Participating in Rising Leaders offers emerging leaders an important opportunity to prioritize their personal 
growth and expand their network –thus increasing 
their value-add within their current role and organization.

LMW alumni, please use the button below to nominate a candidate.

Young Professionals Academy
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Alumni

Encore Program

The Encore Program is Leadership MetroWest’s targeted offering for individuals who have already graduated from the Leadership Academy. Encore offers alumni with an
in-depth experience to connect with fellows alums and “relive” an Academy Day(s) through exclusive site visits and facilitated group conversations. Each year, alums have the opportunity to register for the full Encore series – or if preferred, sign-up for the individual programming days.

Please use the links on our Events page to sign up for individual Encore programs.

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MEMA bunker tour Encore
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Alumni

Annual Alumni Awards

MetroWest Rising Star Award acknowledges and celebrates a recent alumnus (a Leadership Academy graduate from the last 5 years) for their commitment to the public good and community engagement.

Leadership MetroWest Appreciation Award
 is for any board member, alumnus, or organization that has been instrumental in facilitating LMW’s success and growth in the past year through the generous donation of their time, resources, or financial support.

The Helen Lemoine Community Impact Award acknowledges and celebrates an alumnus (a Leadership Academy graduate from 5 or more years ago) who is making an extraordinary impact in the MetroWest community by addressing an unmet need or underserved community.

Recipients

MetroWest Rising Star Award

2024  Mike Croci LMW’19 

2025 Michael Vinciulla LMW’24

2026 Mary Kate Feeney LMW’23

 

Leadership MetroWest Appreciation Award 

2024 Middlesex Savings Bank | organization

2024 Lorretta Holloway LMW’17 | individual

2025 Stephanie Esposito LMW’22

2026 Scott Richardson LMW’19

 

The Helen Lemoine Community Impact Award

2024 Susan Nicholl LMW’05

2025 Cathy Miles LMW’12

2026 Sarah Baldiga LMW’17