Emerging Leaders Application 2026

Application Directions: The application must be completed in full and received no later than 11:59 pm on January 23, 2026. A committee of volunteers, staff, and board of directors will evaluate the written applications, interview potential candidates, and select qualified applicants. This program serves as an invaluable opportunity for emerging leaders to enhance their skillsets while forging meaningful connections with peers across various sectors. By fostering a supportive environment for learning and networking, the Boone County Chamber Emerging Leaders program empowers participants to become more effective and engaged leaders within the community, poised to make significant contributions to their organizations and beyond.

Your Personal Information

Your Name(Required)

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Your Email Address(Required)

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Address(Required)

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Community Involvement

The Emerging Leaders program serves as an invaluable opportunity for emerging leaders to enhance their skillsets while forging meaningful connections with peers across various sectors. This is your place to list all of those opportunities, so we encourage you to spend time thinking through your volunteer opportunities and different ways you’ve been involved in the community, and be sure to list them all.

Involvement Experiences(Required)

Please list your involvement in community, social, and professional organizations. Click the plus sign on the right to add additional experiences.

Organization Name

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Position

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What are your expectations for the Emerging Leaders program, and what do you hope to gain from participating?(Required)

What areas of leadership/skills do you want to learn more about and develop through this program?(Required)

Describe what you consider to be your most important leadership accomplishment(s) to date.(Required)

How did you hear about the Emerging Leaders program?(Required)

Financial Commitment & Scholarships

The tuition per participant is $450. Community and alumni support makes it possible to offer limited financial assistance to those in need, removing barriers to participation and encouraging greater diversity and inclusion for individuals of all abilities. Tuition assistance requests are considered only after the class selection process is complete and will in no way impact consideration of your Emerging Leaders application.

If selected, how do you intend to pay the $450 tuition and expenses?(Required)

Self-funded

Employer

External sponsor – List name below

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Name of external sponsor, if applicable:

Emerging Leaders 2026

Emerging Leaders Application 2026

Your Personal Information

Community Involvement

Financial Commitment & Scholarships

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