REFERENCE FORM

Tomorrow's Leaders Today Reference Form
The deadline to submit this form is March 31, 2026.

The person listed is an applicant for Leadership Lackawanna's Tomorrow's Leaders Today Program - a seven-month program that develops the leadership, interpersonal and managerial skills of high school juniors and provides real-world experiences in the areas of health care, STEAM, history, and heritage, crime and corrections, financial literacy, philanthropy, non-profit organizations, and community service.

The Selection Committee attaches considerable weight to the statements made by references. The Committee is aware of the time necessary to prepare such an assessment and gratefully acknowledges your help.

Note: references from the applicant's parent/guardian will not be accepted.
Applicant Name*

First NameLast Name
Applicant School*
Reference Name*

First NameLast Name
Reference School/Firm/Organization*
Reference Position/Title*
Reference Email*
example@example.com
1. How long and in what capacity have you known the applicant?*
2. What do you consider the applicant's primary talent and strength?*
3. Please comment on the applicant's current leadership abilities.*
4. Please comment on the applicant's potential.*
5. Use the scale below to compare the applicant to other high school sophomores.

	Above Average	Average	Below Average	Unable to Judge
Character
Concern for Others
Responsibility
Leadership
Initiative
Curiosity
Ability to work with others
Maturity
Poise
Oral Communication Skills
Persistence and Drive
Interest in Community Affairs
Ability to Problem Solve and Generate Alternatives

Tomorrow's Leaders Today Reference Form