Albuquerque, NM
Date: Friday, October 14, 2022
Western Attire!
Joe Lujan
President of Commercial Lines for HUB Southwest Albuquerque
Core Class of 2004
Joe Lujan is President of Commercial Lines for HUB Southwest Albuquerque Office. He was born and raised in New Mexico, is active in the community, and is deeply invested in improving New Mexico’s education system. Joe is a graduate and proud supporter of New Mexico State University, where he continues his service to the university as a member of the Business Council. He is also a founding member of Excellent Schools of New Mexico, and a board member of NewMexicoKidsCAN. Joe has been an integral part of Leadership New Mexico since 2004, serving as both Chair and board member. The son of Edward Lujan, a former Distinguished Leadership Award recipient, Joe generously offers his time to mentor anyone who asks for help to get their career started. Joe and his wife Dee have two sons; Josh and Jake, both working at HUB, and following in Joe’s footsteps with their involvement in Leadership New Mexico and well as other community programs. The family enjoys spending time together at Conchas Lake. |
Fred E. Mondragon
Honorary Consul for Spain and
Founder & Owner of Mondragon International
Fred E. Mondragon was born in Anton Chico, New Mexico. He is the founder and owner of Mondragon International, providing consultation to small businesses, government, and healthcare agencies. Fred has 50+ years of experience in the public and private sectors. He served 3 terms in the New Mexico Legislature, was a member of the House Appropriations and Finance Committee, and was Chair of the Higher Ed. Subcommittee. He also served as the Science Advisor to the Governor of New Mexico; as Founding Chair of the Science & Technology Commission and is co-founder of Co-op Catalyst of New Mexico. He was a founding member of the National Institute of Flamenco and serves on several non-profit boards. He also serves as Chair of the Albuquerque Sister Cities Foundation. He was appointed Honorary Consul for New Mexico by the Spanish Government. Fred and his wife Connie enjoy cultural activities, gardening, travel, and time with their 7 children and 19 grandchildren. |
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Call 505-398-1500 for more information or send form to Leadership New Mexico:
Email to leader@leadershipnm.org
Mail to P.O. Box 35696, Albuquerque, NM 87176
The Distinguished Leadership Award was also established to recognize an individual or individuals who has used his or her
leadership abilities to improve the quality of life for New Mexico citizens and future generations.
Celebration Dinner recipients will be recognized during the Annual Awards Dinner on Friday, October 14, 2022
The Distinguished Leadership Award
• Recognizes and promotes community involvement and provides incentives for the continued application of leadership skills
• Recognizes an individual who has used his or her leadership skills, knowledge, and resources to benefit the New Mexico community
• Serves as an example of leadership to others
• Elevates awareness of the benefits dynamic leadership brings to the community and state
Eligibility and Criteria
Only Leadership New Mexico Alumni may nominate someone to receive this award. Nominees should be a New Mexico resident, other than a Leadership New Mexico graduate, who has demonstrated exceptional leadership that has significantly impacted the economy and quality of life at the local or state level in New Mexico. The recipient must have demonstrated dynamic leadership skills in multiple settings and achieved extraordinary success in the goals he or she has set out to accomplish.
Please complete the Award Application Form, additional pages may be attached, and up to three (3) letters of support can be submitted with the Award Application Form
2022-Distinguished-Alumnus-and-Leadership-Award-Nomination-Form
For more information, please contact Yvette Ramirez Ammerman, President: yvette@leadershipnm.org
Past Distinguished Leadership Awardees
2003 Recipient: Edward Lujan
2004 Recipient: Larry Willard
2005 Recipient: Garrey Carruthers
2007 Recipients: Bill Enloe & Bob Hoffman
2008 Recipient: Michael Martin
2009 Recipient: Peyton Yates
2010 Recipient: J. Howard Mock
2011 Recipient: Don Maddox & Jim Maddox
2012 Recipient: Mack Chase
2013 Recipient: Robert Stamm
2014 Recipient: Don Chalmers
2015 Recipient: Doug Brown
2016 Recipient: Robert G. Armstrong
2017 Recipient: Dale Dekker
2018 Recipient: Phil Bryson
2019 Recipient: Linda Mitchell Davis
20/21Recipient: William P. Lang
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The Leadership New Mexico Distinguished Alumnus Award was established in 2003 to recognize a Leadership New Mexico graduate whose leadership activities have exemplified the highest standards and have achieved statewide significance.
The Distinguished Alumnus Award
• Recognizes and promotes community involvement and provides incentives for the continued application of leadership skills
• Recognizes a Leadership New Mexico Alumnus who has used his or her leadership skills, knowledge, and resources to benefit New Mexico
• Serves as an example of leadership for others
• Elevates awareness of the benefits dynamic leadership brings to the community and stat
Past Recipients Distinguished Alumnus Award
2003 Recipient: Paulina Salopek – Class of 2001
2004 Recipient: James Lewis – Class of 1999
2005 Recipient: Michael Stanford – Class of 1999
2006 Recipient: Diane Denish – Class of 1997
2007 Recipient: Rick Homans – Class of 2001
2008 Recipient: Brian Burnett – Class of 2001
2009 Recipient: Tom Taylor – Class of 1997
2010 Recipient: Tony P. Trujillo – Class of 1999
2011 Recipient: Trudy Healy – Class of 2006
2012 Recipient: Fred Peralta – Class of 1999
2013 Recipient: Tony Atkinson – Class of 2004
2014 Recipient: Bill Fulginiti – Class of 2003
2015 Recipient: T. Greg Merrion – Class of 1998
2017 Recipient: John Hummer – Core Class of 2004
2018 Recipient: Paul DiPaola – Core Class of 2000
2019 Recipient: Jerry Smith- Core Class of 2013
2020/21 Recipient: Laura Conniff – Core Class of 200
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Support our Mission
Leadership New Mexico is a nonprofit, 501(c)(3), tax-exempt organization founded to identify current and emerging leaders throughout New Mexico, enhance their leadership skills, and deepen their knowledge of our state’s challenges and opportunities.
We must expand the circle of leadership in the state by looking beyond traditional networks for the talent and creativity we need, then create opportunities that encourage commitment and action from more people. Leadership New Mexico is successfully addressing these challenges. Our role is to make sure that future leaders gain exposure to critical issues and access to leadership opportunities.
Sponsorship Opportunities
All sponsors and players receive breakfast, lunch and an invitation to the awards presentation.
Golf Cart + 1 Team $3,000 | Putting Green $500 |
Flag + 1 Team $2,500 | Tee Box (Hole) $250 |
Lunch Sponsor $1,000 | Golf Team $700 |
Breakfast Sponsor $500 | Golf Individual $200 |
Driving Range $500 |
Golf Cart & 1 Team Sponsor | Lunch Sponsor | Driving Range Sponsor | Tee Box (Hole) | Golf Team (4 players)
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Flag & 1 Team Sponsor | Breakfast Sponsor | Putting Green Sponsor | Golf Individual |
Golf Polo Shirt
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Golfer Information:
Please contact Stephanie for sponsorships and/or if you have any questions: marketing@leadershipnm.org or 505-263-6800.
2022-23 Leadership Programs
Applications are now open for the CORE and CONNECT programs. We strongly encourage candidates to apply early. We anticipate our classes will fill up pretty quickly post-COVID now that many companies are allowed to travel.
Questions, please contact Victoria at victoria@leadershipnm.org, 505-414-0140.
Please join us for the Leadership New Mexico 2021 Holiday Happy Hour! This is a special Alumni & Lifetime Membership event. We look forward to an evening filled with Holiday Joy, reconnecting with classmates, and networking.
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