Governor Honors Rhode Island College Student as Emerging Leader for Efforts in Raising Awareness about the Dangers of Bullying
The Governor spoke at the Leadership Rhode Island 2012 Inspiring Leaders Awards Luncheon on March 8 and presented the “Emerging Leader” award to Rhode Island College student Amanda Hannon.
“As all of you know, some of Rhode Island’s foremost leaders in a variety of fields are graduates of Leadership Rhode Island. As we work to get our economy back on track and get our people back to work, the alumni of this organization will be key partners, using the lessons and values they learned here to improve Rhode Island,” said Governor Chafee in his remarks. “Leadership Rhode Island continues to contribute so much to the civic life of our state, and the legacy of its founders and alumni is worthy of celebration.”
The Governor also introduced Ms. Hannon, the 2012 recipient of the “Emerging Leader” award. Ms. Hannon started a local chapter of Stop Bullying Now!, a national campaign that strives to teach students and parents about the effects of bullying, when she was just seventeen years old. Named Miss Teen Rhode Island in 2009, Ms. Hannon was recognized for her efforts in the community by YWCA Northern Rhode Island, which presented her with a Women of Achievement Award in 2010. She volunteers her time working with disabled students at Rhode Island College’s Sherlock Center.
“Each year, Leadership Rhode Island presents this award to an outstanding young person whose vision, dedication, and leadership qualities have inspired others to take action to create community change, and that is certainly true of today’s recipient,” stated Governor Chafee.
