20 officials to be awarded at the 2024 CSG National Conference
State Rep. Donavan McKinney (D-Detroit) chairs the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Environment, Great Lakes and Energy on Tuesday, April 9, 2024 at Anderson House Office Building in Lansing.
LANSING, Mich., Nov. 25, 2024 — The Council of State Governments (CSG) has selected state Rep. Donavan McKinney (D-Detroit) as one of 20 recipients to receive the 2024 CSG 20 Under 40 Leadership Award. This year’s class, representing 16 states and territories across all four CSG regions, is composed of esteemed and accomplished public servants whose hard work and dedication to public service is exhibited through service to their communities.
“I am deeply honored to be selected as a recipient of the 2024 CSG 20 Under 40 Leadership Award,” McKinney said. “This recognition is not just a testament to my work but to the collective efforts of those who share my commitment to building a stronger, more equitable Michigan. I look forward to continuing to serve my community and collaborate with leaders across the country to continue to create meaningful change.”
CSG annually welcomes outstanding leaders to join the 20 Under 40 community who exemplify a commitment to bipartisan and innovative solutions. While politically and personally diverse, the 2024 class is united in their pursuit to advance a common good.
“As these exceptional leaders step forward to shape the future of their states, they embody the values that drive our work at The Council of State Governments — civility, collaboration and innovation,” said David Adkins, CSG executive director. “The 2024 CSG 20 Under 40 Leadership Award recipients represent the best of public service, demonstrating that leadership knows no age. Their achievements inspire confidence in the promise of state government to meet the challenges of tomorrow.”
“Recipients of the CSG 20 Under 40 Leadership Award showcase the incredible influence young leaders are having across the country to make meaningful impact in their states,” said Lorna Patches, CSG director of leadership development. “We look forward to having the opportunity to feature their achievements and celebrate their success during our annual national conference in December.”
CSG 20 Under 40 Leadership Award recipients are selected from a competitive pool of applicants based on their bipartisan work, leadership and work within a specific policy area. Award nominees have demonstrated excellence in one or more of the following areas:
- Ability to engage officials across party, departments, branch and/or state lines in meaningful ways to advance the common good for their state/territory.
- Provide exceptional leadership to a state project, committee, chamber, commission or special group.
- Serve as a champion of change and seek to enhance the lives of all constituents within a specific policy area.
“This recognition fuels my commitment to innovative, bipartisan solutions that uplift our communities and improve the lives of the people we serve.” McKinney continued. “I’m inspired by the work of my peers and look forward to leveraging this opportunity to exchange ideas and bring fresh solutions to the challenges we face in Michigan and across the country.”
Recipients of the 2024 CSG Under 40 Leadership Award will be recognized at the CSG National Conference, Dec. 4-7 in New Orleans.
To learn more about the CSG 20 Under 40 Leadership Award, go to web.csg.org/20-40.
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