LDEI Live Online:
Inside LDEI’s Chapter Awards: Shared Success, Ideas & Impacts
Via Zoom
May 5, 2026, 12-1 p.m. Eastern Time
Join us for a special LDEI Live Online celebrating our inaugural Chapter Awards, moderated by Chapter Awards Committee Chair, Dame Liz Barrett (Chicago). These awards were created to recognize the innovation, impact, and leadership happening across our chapters. At Conference, sessions focused on fundraising and chapter success were packed—clear proof that members are eager for ideas that work. These winning chapters exemplify exactly that. This interactive, Q&A-style webinar will bring you directly into conversation with our winners, offering real insights, practical ideas, and inspiration you can take back to your chapter. Come ready to ask questions and explore what’s possible.
Greater Des Moines – Philanthropic Powerhouse
Small chapter. Big impact. Proof that participation drives results.
- 65 members delivered 1,400 plus volunteer hours
- ~80% member engagement in one fundraiser
- Strong community partnerships (Meals on Wheels, Breakfast Club)
- Launched and sustained a community refrigerator initiative
- Consistent quarterly outreach and hands-on service
Birmingham – Showstopper Award
A bold idea turned signature success: fundraising that people show up for.
- “Champagne & Fried Chicken” evolved from pivot to marquee event
- High member participation and strong community turnout
- $47,000+ in scholarships in 2025; $250,000+ in total grants
- Multiple events and activations drive ongoing momentum
Kansas City – Cultivating Impactful Change
Investing in the future— intentionally. Scholarship meets mentorship for real results.
- Scaled from 2 to 14 scholarships since 2018
- $39,000 awarded in 2025, with continued growth planned
- 60 plus mentors supporting recipients beyond funding
- 100% recipient retention in industry or education
- Alumni advancing into leadership, entrepreneurship, and certification
St. Louis – Power of Connection Award
Showing up matters. Commitment in action.
- Highest percentage of members attending Conference
- Strong culture of showing up for LDEI and the broader network
- A clear belief in the value of being in the room
Logging in to Register
This program is open to both Dames and non-members!
Non-Members, simply click on the registration button below, complete the form, and pay the very affordable $20 fee.
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