Rep. Tobon receives CSG 20 Under 40 Leadership Award
CARLOS F. TOBIN
STATE HOUSE – The Council of State Governments (CSG) has announced its inaugural CSG 20 Under 40 Leadership Award recipients and Rep. Carlos E. Tobon (D-Dist. 58, Providence) was one of 20 outstanding leaders selected for this honor. Each of the 20 elected and appointed award winners represent hard work and a dedication to public service.
The CSG 20 Under 40 Leadership Award was created to recognize the outstanding work of up-and-coming elected and appointed officials —all under age 40 — from across the country who not only exemplify strong leadership skills but have also demonstrated a true commitment to serving the citizens of their state/territory.
“CSG has been an invaluable resource since I was first elected to the Rhode Island House of Representatives and it is truly an honor to be recognized by such an esteemed organization.
I may not be the flashiest or self-promoting legislator, but that is because I am constantly working behind the scenes to solve the problems of my constituents and community.
In this regard, CSG has allowed me to speak with and strategize with my fellow legislators across the country, allowing us to communicate our ideas, solutions, and best practices from all over the nation so that we may all be more effective legislators for our districts.
I am truly grateful for this honor and I look forward to continue to represent District 58 in the House of Representatives,” said Representative Tobon.
Recipients of this honor demonstrated the ability to engage officials across party, departments, branch and/or state lines in meaningful ways to advance the common good for their state or territory, provided exceptional leadership to a state project, committee, chamber, commission or special group and served as a champion of change, seeking to enhance the lives of all constituents within important policy areas.
“The state officials named to the inaugural class of The Council of State Governments 20 Under 40 Leadership Award recipients represent a broad cross section of the exceptional leaders that successfully govern our states,” said David Adkins, CSG executive director/CEO.
“Those recognized this year come from diverse backgrounds, different political parties, different branches of state government and from every region of our country, but they share a singular commitment to make a difference for those they serve.”
“The Council of State Governments is a nonpartisan organization that brings state officials together to learn from each other and to craft solutions to today’s public policy challenges.
The hard-working leaders recognized with the CSG 20 Under 40 Leadership Award have demonstrated the ability to productively collaborate to achieve consensus and produce results. While they may be young, their public service honors the oldest and best values of our democracy,” added David Adkins.
To learn more about the annual CSG 20 Under 40 Leadership Award, visit
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