Lead Award 2025

registration Deadline is September 14

UNION GROVE - Community State Bank is pleased to announce its third annual LEAD Scholarship Awards, presented to Walworth County Fair exhibitors who demonstrate an exceptional commitment to service and leadership in their communities.

The awards are based on CSB's principles of Leadership, Expectation, Achievement and Dedication (LEAD). Applicants are assessed by their commitment to community involvement, future aspirations, fair participation and lifelong learning.

WHO IS ELIGIBLE?

Applicants must be a 2025 registered exhibitor at the Walworth County Fair.

Applicants must be Class of 2026 high school seniors or post-secondary education students (university, college, technical) enrolled in the 2025-26 academic school year.

HOW TO APPLY

Applicants must provide a written essay (500 words or less) or video (3 minutes or less) highlighting one of the four LEAD principles and how it impacts their involvement in the Walworth County Fair. The deadline is September 14, 2025.

Apply for 2025 LEAD Scholarship

LEAD principles include:

• LEADERSHIP - How are you involved in your community? Explain community involvement and work history.
• EXPECTATION - What expectations have you set for your future? How do you anticipate making a difference in your community in the future?
• ACHIEVEMENT - Explain your fair achievements and your involvement in the Walworth County Fair. What will you be showing this year and why do you love being involved in the fair?
• DEDICATION - How are you dedicated to lifelong learning? Explain further education and reason for chosen major.

To apply, click the link below and submit required information. This year's recipients will be notified this fall and featured in a story published at CSB.bank.

Eight area students were honored as CSB's 2024 Lead Scholarship Awards recipients. Last year's winners included Amanda Bender of Walworth County, Kamryn Domino of Lake Geneva, Kyle Ellsworth of Elkhorn, Grace Giving of Genoa City, Nathan Huff of Delavan, Ben Reed of Delavan, Landon Rehberg of Elkhorn and Lucy Stinebrink of Lake Geneva.

Learn more about last year's recipients at csb.bank/community-state-bank-awards-lead-scholarships-to-eight-local-students.html.

ABOUT COMMUNITY STATE BANK

Community State Bank has proudly served the communities of Southeast Wisconsin since 1898. They are a locally owned and operated community bank, headquartered in Union Grove, Wis. For more information, visit CSB online at CSB.bank.

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