2025 - 2026 IPS Leadership Academy Nomination Form

2025-2026 IPS Leadership Academy Nominations

The IPS Leadership Academy prepares employees to become leaders for the future and continue the legacy of providing public service to the citizens, businesses and communities of the State of Tennessee.
IPS Leadership Academy Participant Requirements:
- Participants must be a permanent, full-time, exempt employees with IPS and be committed to staying with IPS at least 5 additional years.
- Participants must be committed to the program and plan to attend every training session.
- Session dates are pre-set for the entire program so that the employee and their supervisor are able to plan around the training.
- The program requires travel across the state and some evening activities.
- To be selected for the IPS Leadership Academy, the participant must be nominated by his/her supervisor, agency director, peers, or be self-nominated.
- Those nominated go through a review process before being admitted to the Leadership Academy.
Selection Process:

Nominations must be received by October 15, 2024. If selected, individuals will be notified of their selection to participate in IPS Leadership Academy.
I have read and understand the requirements for IPS Leadership Academy

Yes
Nominator (Your Full Name)*

First NameLast Name
Nominee (Name of the Person you are Nominating)*

First NameLast Name
Reason for Nomination*
Nominee Contact Information (Email Address)*
Nominee Organization

IPS Administration OfficeCenter for Industrial ServicesCounty Technical Assistance ServiceLaw Enforcement Innovation CenterMunicipal Technical Advisory ServiceNaifeh Center for Effective LeadershipTennessee Language CenterSMART
For more information or assistance with this form, please contact:

Tanya Washington at (615) 415-4615 or tanya.washington@tennessee.edu

Patrick Mills at (865) 919-3217 or patrick.mills@tennessee.edu
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