“In the past we requested applicants answer a variety of leadership questions.  This year, we let the applicants determine what constitutes leadership with their open-ended leadership statements.  And the finding was that leadership meant determination in the face of adversity, cutting-edge industry leadership, and employee stewardship.” -Dr. Rebecca Blacksmith

Leaders Portfolio wishes to thank our sponsors for their support (Hilton Garden Inn of Fairfax, VA, Dennis Kowal Architects, and The Riverwalk Development), as well as, congratulate our past Leaders Portfolio Award Winners. Judges graded applicants based on the quality of their answers to a leadership statement.