By Arizona Digital Free Press
Scottsdale Leadership announced the graduation of Class 40, a group of 46 community leaders, following a ceremony May 8, 2026, in Scottsdale.
The ceremony marked the completion of a year focused on professional development, civic involvement and leadership training, according to a press release.
As part of the program, Class 40 completed four “Project Lead It Forward” initiatives aimed at supporting local organizations and addressing community needs. The projects are part of Scottsdale Leadership’s service-learning component. For the first time, the 2026 projects included participation from Scottsdale Leadership alumni.
In total, participants contributed 3,020 volunteer hours, secured $136,750 in in-kind donations and raised $100,121, with projects estimated to impact about 5,280 people.
