Lead DSM is accepting nominations for its annual Distinguished Leadership Awards. The awards honor alumni of any Lead DSM program, recognizing those who exemplify community leadership. The three honors that will be awarded are:

• A. Arthur Davis Community Leadership Award: Recognizes an alum from any Lead DSM program who exemplifies the qualities of the organization’s founder, A. Arthur Davis.
• Workplace Community Leadership Award: Recognizes an organization that supports and encourages its employees to hold leadership roles in the community and to seek opportunities for community leadership development.
• Youth Impact Award: Recognizes a graduate of Lead DSM’s Youth Leadership Initiative who has gone on to make a difference in their community.

The deadline for nominations is Sept. 9. Award recipients will be recognized at Lead DSM’s Toast on the Lawn event at Water Works Park on Sept. 24 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. To submit nominations, visit leaddsm.org.