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Leadership Pinellas is focused on developing and enhancing community leadership by providing a diverse group of emerging and existing leaders with the opportunity to increase their community knowledge, civic network and perpetuate their services to the community. We pursue a community rich in leaders who are well informed, committed and passionately engaged in creating a vital, positive community for current and future generations.

WHY YOU?

  • You serve in leadership role at your place of work, within a volunteer organization or are a community volunteer of influence within the community.
  • You display evidence of mature judgment and exceptional leadership qualities.
  • You have demonstrated a strong interest in and commitment to the community through significant and sustained voluntary leadership roles.
  • You are dedicated to utilizing your leadership abilities through service to bring about long-term benefits to the community.
  • You have a strong desire to grow personally and affect change.
  • You are willing to invest the time and energy necessary to complete the program.

WHY LEADERSHIP PINELLAS?

  • We are eager to have participants from across Pinellas County.
  • We welcome all leaders in Pinellas and are inclusive of all races, ethnicities, religions, sexual orientations and gender identifications.
  • We seek out and nurture leaders from business, government, non-profit, and volunteer sectors.
  • We have no age restrictions.
  • We desire to help you cultivate your potential for greater impact in our region now and in the future.
  • We are committed to empowering your leadership through community service.

2024-2025 Important Dates & Requirements

The Opening Retreat is mandatory. You will not be eligible to participate in the class if you are unable to attend the retreat in its entirety.  
Opening Retreat: Aug. 23-24, 2024 *Mandatory

Class members may miss one program day and still be eligible to graduate.  
September 11, 2024 Pinellas History Day
October 9, 2024 Clearwater Day
November 13, 2024 Health Day
December 11, 2024 Mid Pinellas Day
January 8, 2025 Emergency Services Day
February 12, 2025 St. Petersburg Day
March 12, 2025 Criminal Justice Day
April 9, 2025 North Pinellas Day
May 14, 2025 Human Services Day
*Tallahassee Trip Dates To Be Determined

The target audience for participation is the next generation of leaders. Our curriculum is designed to motivate participants to identify ways they can make a difference within the community. As reflected above the Opening Class Retreat in August and the Tallahassee trip are mandatory and participants are expected to participate in all program days. If necessary, a class member may miss one day and still graduate. If a participant misses two days, they will be required to make up one of the two days prior to graduating to alumni status.

The Class of 2025 Application Season is Now Open Until May 1, 2024

Leadership Pinellas Application

1Contact Information
2Professional History
3Leadership Pinellas Info
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