Leadership Shelby County selects approximately 30 participants for each annual class. The program begins each year in September with a mandatory overnight retreat. Participants learn the dynamics of team building and experience the esteemed bonding that each class develops. Once a month from October through May, they attend a full day session on a specific high-priority topic.

LSC encourages nominations of individuals who have demonstrated leadership ability in their chosen field, who have exhibited interest and commitment to the future of Shelby County, and who have the potential for exercising substantial leadership in the future. Applicants must live or work in Shelby County to be eligible to participate in the program.

Because class size is limited and the selection process competitive, it is not unusual for a candidate to be nominated more than one year before being selected. Leadership Shelby County tuition is $1,100.00 per each participant, payable at the time of acceptance or no later than August 31, 2023. Class members are required to attend all sessions.

You can nominate someone for the class at any time.

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The application period for the 2023-2024 class is closed. The deadline for 2023-2024 class applications was Tuesday, May 2, 2023 at 5:00pm.

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