Application for Leadership Northern Kentucky 2025-2026

Leadership Northern Kentucky - Class of 2026

Confidential Application
Thank you for your interest in Leadership Northern Kentucky!

The Class of 2026 will be the program's 47th class and its members will join more than 1,500 community leaders who have graduated from the program.

Leadership NKY (LNK) is designed to help a diverse group of established community leaders gain an understanding of the strengths and challenges of the NKY Metro Region and help participants to act on what they learn. This community leadership program helps participants make meaningful connections with one another and with our region, resulting in a better quality of life for all.

IMPORTANT DETAILS
- The application deadline is Thursday, May 1st at 5:00 PM.
- Participation in LNK is open to all persons living or working in the Northern Kentucky/Greater Cincinnati area.
- Tuition is non-refundable and covers all program costs including lodging, meals, materials, supplies, and supplemental transportation throughout the year. Tuition rates for 2025-2026:
  - $3,575 - Full Chamber Member
  - $4,075 - Non-Chamber Member & Business Council Rate
- There is a $30 non-refundable application fee.
- The number of applications far exceeds the number of class spots each year, applicants who are not selected are encouraged to reapply next year.
- This is a professional development program, and as leaders, you are expected to demonstrate conduct that reflects this standard.
ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS
- Attendance at all sessions is expected and required. If an absence is unavoidable, class members will receive a maximum of two excused absences. More than two absences will lead to withdrawal from the program and tuition will not be refunded. Missing 2 or more hours from any session will count as a full-day absence.
- The Camp Joy retreat will be on September 25th & 26th, 2025. This session requires an overnight stay and is MANDATORY for participants. If you are not able to attend this overnight retreat, please DO NOT apply this year.
- Regular Sessions are typically one full day per month from 8:00 am – 5:00 pm. Some months include an additional half-day session to prepare. Pre-work is required in order to help class members prepare for session days.
  You will be expected to participate in activities outside of session days to prepare for and enhance session days.
- LNK is a big commitment! Please confirm you can commit to the time and engagement level before applying. If you are not able to make this commitment, this may not be the best time for you to apply.
- Session dates for the class of 2026 have NOT been confirmed. Here is a DRAFT of the program calendar to help you understand the structure and commitment.
- Sessions are held at various locations around the region. The Camp Joy Overnight Retreat is confirmed as stated above. Orientation will be held in mid-August from 8:30 AM- 1:30 PM. Attendance is mandatory to participate.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT*

Please click here to acknowledge you understand the required commitment.
Before you begin, please review the application carefully and ensure you have enough time to complete it in one sitting.

Important: We highly recommend drafting your responses in a separate document to prevent data loss and to check for spelling and grammatical errors before submitting.

Once submitted, you will receive a confirmation email to your business email address containing all the details you provided. If you do not receive a confirmation email, your application was not successfully submitted.

Your references will be automatically notified and asked to submit a confidential reference on your behalf. These references will be reviewed solely by the selection committee, and applicants will not have access to the submitted content.
Applicant Name*

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Mobile Phone Number*
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Home Address*

Street Address

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Employment
1. Current Employer or Business Name*
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Business Email Address*
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Business Phone Number*
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Business Address*

Street Address

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Briefly describe your responsibilities.
Responsibilities*
Start Date*

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Industry*

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2. Previous Employment*

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Tuition Assistance

Limited financial assistance is available for candidates from nonprofits, minority-owned businesses, or small businesses with fewer than 10 full-time employees. In 2025, the average LNK scholarship awarded was $1,000. Full tuition coverage is not available.
Are you requesting financial assistance?*

NoYes
If yes, how much?
Full Financial Assistance is not available
Please select the qualifying reason for financial assistance:

NonprofitMinority-owned BusinessSmall Business
Thanks to the generosity of an NKY Chamber Member, a scholarship of approximately $2,000 is available. If you’d like to be considered, please share how this funding would impact you or your organization.
Is your acceptance contingent on scholarship funding?

NoYes
Have you previously applied to LNK?*

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If yes, what year did you apply?
Open Answer

Except for the final response, please provide 100-250 words for each question below.
What makes you a strong candidate for LNK, and how would your skills, experiences, and perspectives contribute to the class? Additionally, what do you hope to gain from the program?*

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Describe a defining moment when you demonstrated leadership. What was the situation, what actions did you take, and what skills did you use to achieve the outcome?*

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In your opinion, what are the two most pressing issues facing our region today? What potential solutions do you see for these challenges?*

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Tell us about your educational and professional background. List your degrees, certifications, training, and any relevant professional experience.*

0/250
Describe your involvement in civic, community, and volunteer activities. Include the organizations you’ve been part of and the roles you’ve played.*

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LNK is way more exciting than this application! In 140 characters or less, share something unique, funny, or interesting about yourself.*

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References

All applicants are required to submit two (2) confidential references. One reference must be your employer unless you own the company. References must be submitted through this form. You will be asked to provide the contact information for your reference. This person will receive an email invitation to complete an online reference form on your behalf as part of your submission.
Reference #1*

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E-mail Reference #1*
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Phone Number Reference #1
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Reference #2*

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E-mail Reference #2*
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Phone Number Reference #2
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Optional Personal Data
A strategic imperative of the NKY Chamber is to create an inclusive business community. The following questions are optional for you to answer.
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Race/Ethnicity

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