2025 Kem Wilson, Jr. NEXUS Leadership Award Announced

2025 Kem Wilson, Jr. NEXUS Leadership Award Announced

On behalf of the NEXUS Board of Directors, it was a privilege to honor NEXUS Protege Emmanuel Amido with the 2025 Kem Wilson, Jr. NEXUS Leadership Award that is awarded each year to someone that leads like Kem. This award is given at Graduation an individual who has unwavering commitment to the NEXUS program and mission and is fully engaged with fellow members of the Class of 2025.
β€œIt’s been a joy to go through NEXUS with Emmanuel. He is infectiously positive and constantly curios β€” always wanting to learn. His ideas are big and his heart for others is even bigger. His attributes and approach make me a better leader too. I know we will be friends for a long time.” shared by Emmanuel’s NEXUS Mentor Howard Graham.

Congratulations Emmanuel on this deserving award!

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