The Austin Scottish Rite Theater was filled with the sounds of the Roaring 1920s, on Saturday, November 3, as almost 200 of Young Leaders Society members and their guests took part in the annual “Wild Night Out” celebration and heard the announcement of the Young Leader of the Year Award.
The 2007 Young Leader of the Year is Mr. Luke Ellis.
Mr. Ellis, who works as an attorney in Austin, exemplifies the YLS principles of leadership, volunteerism, and philanthropy in myriad ways. As co-chair of the People’s Law School event and host of the weekly legal segment “The Common Law” on News 8 Austin, Luke is committed to demystifying the law for the uninformed and underserved, helping them understand their rights and options and making the “legal world” seem far less daunting to the average Austinite.
But that’s not nearly all. Luke has been a long-time volunteer with Habitat For Humanity, having helped the organization build homes all over the world. Now, he’s deeply committed to Austin Habitat For Humanity, serving on its board and becoming the founding member of its young professionals group, “Habitat Young Professionals.”
In the end, Luke personifies the steering principles of both YLS and United Way: a commitment to the community, the desire to take charge and get things accomplished, and the willingness to listen to everyone to attain the greatest results.
We are proud to announce Luke Ellis as the Young Leaders Society 2007 “Young Leader of the Year.”
