Leadership Hopkinsville-Christian County is accepting applications until June 1 for its 2022-23 class.
The program, established 36 years ago at the Christian County Chamber of Commerce, seeks to cultivate leadership potential in people from diverse backgrounds and experiences “who have a demonstrated talent and commitment for leadership, and who are interested in helping direct the future of Hopkinsville and Christian County,” states a press release from the chamber.
‘The Leadership-Hopkinsville Christian County class offers participants a great educational opportunity to better understand our community while expanding and developing their network of contacts,” chairman Chris Miller said in the release. “In addition, this program inspires a higher level of civic and community energy and gives the participants the opportunity to meet local leaders, broadening their exposure to current issues and perspectives.”
Admission is limited to 20 participants who live or work in Christian County who can commit to the program requirements and have the support of the organization or business they represent.
“We are looking for tomorrow’s community ambassadors, our up-and-coming leaders who represent a broad sector of businesses, organizations, and demographic makeup,” Chamber of Commerce president and CEO Taylor Hayes said.
Seeing the community “through many lenses” helps participants see possibilities for improvement, said Hayes.
Chamber members pay $750, which covers all meals, transportation and instructional materials for the program. Non-members pay $800. A limited number of scholarships are available.
Applications are accepted online.
Jennifer P. Brown is co-founder, publisher and editor of Hoptown Chronicle. You can reach her at editor@hoptownchronicle.org. She spent 30 years as a reporter and editor at the Kentucky New Era. She is a co-chair of the national advisory board to the Institute for Rural Journalism and Community Issues, governing board president for the Kentucky Historical Society, and co-founder of the Kentucky Open Government Coalition.
