Hall County Leadership Unlimited, (Courtesy)
GRAND ISLAND — Leadership Unlimited’s Youth Leadership Tomorrow program will host its annual Youth Leadership Summit on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, in Grand Island, Nebraska, featuring Miss USA 2025 Audrey Eckert as the keynote speaker.
The summit will bring together high school students from across the Hall County area for a day focused on leadership development, community engagement, and personal growth. The event is designed to help young student leaders develop the skills and confidence to make a positive impact in their schools and communities, while connecting them with prominent community leaders.
Audrey Eckert, 23, a Nebraska native and Miss USA 2025, will headline the event. She is a social media and marketing coordinator, a global cheer coach, and the founder of the Digital Safety Ambassador Program, which empowers over 500 youth each week to navigate social media with confidence and purpose. Eckert also partners with Thai artisans through a human-rights-focused fashion brand, using fashion to promote global impact.
At the summit, Eckert will speak on digital safety, intentional leadership, and the use of influence to create meaningful change. “This summit is about empowering students to recognize their leadership potential and take action in their communities,” – Jessica Hendricks. Audrey’s message on using your platform for good aligns perfectly with the mission of this event.
The event will take place in Grand Island, with additional details on location and schedule available upon request.
About Leadership Unlimited
Hall County Leadership Unlimited, Inc.(Leadership Tomorrow) is a non-profit corporation that has been developing leaders who strengthen and transform our community since 1987. The program fosters a sustained personal desire to engage with groups that benefit the community and helps members realize their potential and how they, as individuals, can step into leadership roles to build a stronger community. Leadership Tomorrow has graduated over 1,200 highly motivated and skilled adults and youth who have helped Grand Island continue to grow and prosper.
