Elevate Savannah 3rd Annual Leadership Awards Dinner

The Leadership Awards Dinner is a testament to Elevate Savannah’s commitment to recognizing and celebrating individuals who have elevated and positively impacted our community. This year’s event will focus on the transformative power of mentorship, highlighting the importance of Elevate Savannah’s unique teacher-mentor program approach and the impact it has on the lives of students. Through individualized mentorship, peer leadership, academic support, and career training, Elevate’s teacher-mentors empower students to thrive and contribute to their community, cultivating confidence and hope long beyond graduation. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage with current and past Elevate students, teacher-mentors, staff and board members to learn more about the program’s successes, hear personal stories of growth and achievement, and understand the crucial role mentorship plays in shaping the future of our community’s youth.

The 2025 Elevate Savannah Leadership Awards recipients are Dr. Paul M. Pressly, Former Headmaster of The Savannah Country Day School, Author, and Director of Emeritus Ossabaw Island Education Alliance, as well as Paul D. Meyer, J.D., Founding Partner of Meyer & Sayers, LLP.