The visit began with Scott Taylor, ISBD president and CEO, sharing the history of the organization, its impact on the community, state and world, and the schedule of events including July’s world championships.
Leadership Ohio is a nonpartisan organization that cultivates experiences that elevate leaders’ knowledge, perspective, and connections from a community to a state-wide level. The organization strives to connect and unify leaders to make Ohio the best state to live and work.
YOUNG RACERS WIN WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS AT SATURDAY’S 88th FIRSTENERGY ALL-AMERICAN SOAP BOX DERBY Akron, Ohio - July 18, 2026 - Nearly 300 young racers from across the United States and from Canada and Japan participated in the 88th FirstEnergy All-American Soap Box...
FIVE YOUTH VOLUNTEERS WILL RECEIVE SOAP BOX DERBY SERVICE AWARDS AKRON, Ohio (June 17, 2026) – Five young Soap Box Derby volunteers will receive the organization’s Youth Volunteer Service Award, which recognizes volunteers under the age of 21 who...
SOAP BOX DERBY HALL OF FAME WILL INDUCT THREE NEW MEMBERS Akron, Ohio (May 28, 2026) – Three long-time volunteers will be inducted into the Soap Box Derby Hall of Fame during the post-race awards ceremony for the 88th FirstEnergy All-American Soap...