Recognizing Leaders Who Lead With Purpose—and Create Meaningful Impact

PURPOSE CENTERED LEADER OF THE MONTH

Every month, Purpose-Centered Leadership will recognize an exceptional leader whose clarity of purpose, character, influence, and service are making a measurable difference in the lives of others.

Know a leader whose work deserves to be seen and celebrated?

View the Recognition Criteria

Leadership Is About More Than a Title

ABOUT THE AWARD

Purpose-centered leaders understand why they lead, who they serve, and the impact they are called to create. They align their decisions with meaningful values, develop the people around them, and use their influence to accomplish something greater than personal success.

The Purpose-Centered Leader of the Month Award, presented by Sharon Gill, celebrates leaders who embody these qualities through their work, organizations, and communities.

RECOGNITION CRITERIA

What Makes a Purpose-Centered Leader

Clarity of Purpose

Leaders who have a deep understanding of why they lead and the specific impact they are called to make.

Unwavering Character

Integrity is non-negotiable. Leading with honesty, ethics, and a strong moral compass in every decision.

Positive Influence

Using their platform and voice to inspire growth, change, and development in those they lead.

Developing Others

They help others grow, contribute, and lead.

Values Alignment

Ensuring organizational decisions and culture remain rooted in meaningful and sustainable values.

Purpose Beyond Profit

They pursue outcomes that extend beyond personal recognition or organizational gain.

WHAT THE HONOREE RECEIVES

Celebrating Leadership That Deserves to Be Seen

Each selected Purpose-Centered Leader of the Month will receive:

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A featured leadership profile on the Purpose-Centered Leadership website

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Recognition on the Purpose-Centered Leadership LinkedIn page

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Links to the honoree’s website and professional social-media profiles

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A branded digital recognition graphic that they may share

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Consideration for future interviews, articles, or Purpose-Centered Leadership conversations

How It Works

Submit a Nomination
Tell us about the leader, their philosophy, and the difference their leadership has made.
Nominations Are Reviewed
Submissions are evaluated for alignment with the Purpose-Centered Leadership criteria.
One Leader Is Selected
The selected honoree will be contacted before their profile is published.
Their Story Is Shared
We introduce our community to the leader, their work, and the principles that guide them.

Nominate a Purpose-Centered Leader

Nomination Form

First name

Last name

Company name

Your Title/Role

Your Relationship to the Nominee

Is the nominee aware that you are submitting this nomination?

Yes

May we contact you if we need additional information?

Yes

About The Nominee

Full Name of the Nominee

Current Title/Role

Organization or Company

Email Address

LinkedIn Profile

Organization or Personal Website

How long have you known or worked with this leader?

Tell Us Their Leadership Story

Leadership Story* Tell us about a specific moment that best represents this person’s leadership. What happened, what did the leader do, and what made their response meaningful?

Their Leadership Philosophy* What quote, belief, value, or principle guides this leader? How is it reflected in the way they lead?

Purpose-Centered Leadership* How does this individual demonstrate Purpose-Centered Leadership? Describe how their values and purpose influence their decisions, relationships, or organizational direction.

Leadership Impact* How has this leader positively affected other people, their organization, or their community? Please provide specific examples or outcomes when possible.

Why This Leader?* Why should this individual be recognized as Sharon Gill’s Purpose-Centered Leader of the Month?

Supporting Information Share any relevant article, award, video, project, testimonial, or other link that supports this nomination.

I confirm that the information submitted is accurate to the best of my knowledge. I understand that submitting a nomination does not guarantee selection and authorize Purpose-Centered Leadership to contact me and the nominee regarding this recognition.