Nominations for the second annual Emerging Leader Awards are open. Sponsored by community advocates Bill and Barbara Little, the program selects three emerging leaders in physical, behavioral, and environmental health; human services; and arts and culture. The awards will be presented at the Collaboration Celebration breakfast on February 29, 2024, where each recipient will receive $1,000 to advance their leadership goals. Tiona Settles of CenterPlace Health was one of the recipients of the inaugural award this past February. “The Emerging Leader program was a great experience, particularly the opportunities we had to network and hear from leaders across Sarasota County,” said Settles. “I learned that regardless of whether you’ve been in your role for one year or 30 years there is something that we can all take away to improve our leadership abilities.” The Emerging Leader Program is accepting applications through November 30, 2023. More information about eligibility, nominations, and applications can be found at www.GS-HumanServices.org/Emerging-Leader.