Leadership Jacksonville is accepting online nominations for the 2022 Class of its flagship adult program, Leadership Jacksonville. Nominations can be submitted through midnight on Friday, Dec. 11.
Leadership Jacksonville educates, connects and inspires diverse leaders to build and strengthen their communities. Nominations are being accepted online at www.leadershipjax.org/leadership-jacksonville-program.
“Since 1977 the year-long Leadership Jacksonville program has annually brought groups of diverse leaders together to develop a better understanding of our area’s assets and issues,” said Leadership Jacksonville Chief Executive Officer Jill Langford Dame. “They graduate with an increased commitment to make a positive difference in Northeast Florida.”
To be considered for Leadership Jacksonville, individuals may be nominated by a LJ alumnus or the nominee’s employer, may complete a self-nomination or may apply directly in January to the Leadership Jacksonville program without nomination. Each nominated candidate must complete an online application in January 2021 and may be invited for an interview. Classes are carefully balanced to represent the composition of the Northeast Florida community and typically consist of 56 leaders.
Criteria for selection include:
■ Demonstrated leadership skills
■ Active community involvement
■ A willingness to invest the time and energy required by the program
The Leadership Jacksonville Class 2022 program will take place August 2021 through May 2022 and includes two retreats and nine day-long programs. More 2,200 alumni have completed the yearlong program exploring dynamics of urban society, analyzing major areas of community concern, facilitating development of leadership capacity and promoting a network of community trustees.
To learn more about Leadership Jacksonville and its programs, go to www.leadershipjax.org or call (904) 396-6263.
