LIMA, OH (WLIO) - The finalists for the Lima Allen County Chamber's Young Leader of the Year Award share many characteristics, but most importantly they are making an impact in the communities where they live.
People say that Rylan Ward demonstrates what leadership should look like. The marketing manager of Thermal Guard Window and Door has held a variety of jobs since leaving college in 2018, and everywhere he has worked, he has picked up a different trait that contributes to being a good leader. Ward also says he takes time to learn from other successful leaders. He continues to look for ways to get involved in the community to make it a better place to live.
Sydni Winkler took on the role of leader straight out of college. She currently is the external affairs representative for Enbridge Gas Ohio, but when she graduated, she started as the district executive for the Black Swamp Area Council for Scouting America. She also started coaching middle school sports at her alma mater, Lima City Schools. While working for the City of Lima, she helped develop the Lima Women Have Heart luncheon and the Mayor’s Spring Clean-Up. She also serves on many boards and committees and works hard to give back to the community.
People say that Brianna Welch can connect to people on various levels. Which is a big help, while she serves as the lead teacher and assistant director of the Rhodes State College Early Learning Center. Since graduating, Welch has been finding ways to help the community, like volunteering with the Ottawa American Legion. Her high level of commitment and passion to everything she does is evident to the parents of the children she works with at the Early Learning Center.
Those are the finalists for the Young Leader of the Year Award. The winner will be announced May 8th during the Chamber Gala.
