2026 Leadership Academy Application Form

2026 Leadership Academy Application
The Osceola REALTORS® Leadership Academy is designed to engage emerging REALTOR® leaders who want to get involved, make a difference, grow their businesses, and expand their leadership skills. Whether your aspirations are directed toward leading an Osceola County Association of REALTORS® (the Association) committee, serving on the Association Board of Directors, or a community organization; the Association’s Leadership Program will empower you to maximize your leadership potential. Participants will be assigned a mentor who will provide advice and assistance to you. As a participant, you will be given the opportunity to enhance your skills through classroom activities, group sessions, team-building exercises, goal setting, networking techniques and communication skills. Graduates of the Association’s Leadership Academy will serve as mentors for future participants.

Graduates of the Association’s Leadership Academy will be equipped with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to excel as a leader at the Association as well as in the community. Graduates should be prepared to become volunteers, and committee chairs for the Association as well as prepare for potential future leadership positions on the Association’s Board of Director or potentially leadership positions with Florida REALTORS®.

For 2026, a maximum of 20 members will be selected. Applications will be accepted from January 28 through February 20. Finalists’ applications will be reviewed by the Executive Committee who may or may not request an interview. Based on their review/interview, the Executive Committee will recommend to the Board of Directors the candidates selected. In addition to completing the questions, applicants should attach a current resume to their application and one letter of recommendation.
Eligibilty Requirements

Please check that you meet the following participation requirements.
Please check all that apply:*

You must be a member of the Association in goodstanding with dues/payments up to date and no pending professional standard cases pending against you.You must have an active real estate license.You must be an active member of a 2026 committee or task force or agree to apply for a 2027 committee or task force.You must complete and submit the application by the deadline and be available, if requested for an interview with the Executive Committee.Participants may miss up to one session; however, the first and final sessions are mandatory and may not be missed. Any missed session will require completion of assigned make-up work. Missing more than one session, or missing the first or final session, will result in withdrawal from the program with the opportunity to re-apply in a future year.
- Mandatory Classroom Requirements:
  
  Session 1 - April 1, 2026: Introduction/Welcome/DISC Assessment
  Session 2 - April 29, 2026: Teambuilding, Communications & Spokesperson Training
  Session 3 - May 19, 2026: Time-Management, Problem Solving & Decision Making
  Session 4 - June 2, 2026: Florida Realtors® Tour, RPAC & Public Policy
  Session 5 - July 7, 2026: Board Development, Meeting Management, Roberts Rules of Order, OSCAR Governance Structure, Volunteer Opportunities, Strategic Planning
  Session 6 - September 23, 2026: Field Trip to FREC meeting*
  Session 7 - October 15, 2026: Board of Directors Interactive Meeting/Activity/Session
  
  Session 8 - October 29, 2026 - Graduation at the Annual General Membership Meeting
  
  Mandatory Attendance Requirements:
  - *Attend one (1) FREC Meeting. If you are unable to attend the meeting scheduled by the Association, you are required to schedule a meeting on your own time.
  - Attend Florida REALTORS® Annual Convention & Expo in Orlando, taking place August 19-23, 2026.
  - Attend at least one of the Association’s Committee Meetings
  - Attend the Association’s 2026 Annual General Meeting on October 29, 2026, at which the Leadership Academy graduation will take place.
  Graduation: Your achievement will be recognized at the Annual Membership Meeting on October 29, 2026.
  
  Post-Graduation Requirement: You consent to possibly serve as a mentor for the following year’s candidates and apply to serve on one of the Association’s committees for 2027.
  
  Tuition - $100: Payable to Osceola County Association of REALTORS® upon acceptance into the program and refunded at the completion of the program. Education vouchers will not be accepted.
  
  Participants may miss up to one session; however, the first and final sessions are mandatory and may not be missed. Any missed session will require completion of assigned make-up work. Missing more than one session, or missing the first or final session, will result in withdrawal from the program with the opportunity to re-apply in a future year.
  
  Questions can be directed to Twis Lizasuain, Chief Executive Officer, tlizasuain@osceola-realtors.com; 407-846-0117, ext. 201.
- Name*
  
  First NameLast Name
- Company*
- Business Address*
  
  Street Address
  
  Street Address Line 2
  CityState / ProvincePostal / Zip Code
- Telephone*
  Please enter a valid phone number.
- Email*
  example@example.com
- Professional Experience
  
  Share your real estate and career background.
- Are you a full-time practitioner?*
  
  YesNo
- How many years have you been in the real estate business?*
- Describe your previous/other career experience:*
- List any REALTOR® designations/certifications you may have earned:
- Volunteer and Leadership Experience
  
  Tell us about your volunteer work and leadership involvement.
- Have you done any volunteer work for charities, organizations, or the REALTOR® Association?*
  
  YesNo
- If yes, what groups do you volunteer for and in what capacity?
- Briefly describe your career goals and the role being a leader will play in accomplishing them. *
- What are your future goals with volunteer work in the REALTOR® organization?*
- What specific skills or knowledge do you hope to gain from the Leadership Academy?*
- Why do you feel you should be selected to participate in the Leadership Academy?*
- Did someone recommend you apply to the Leadership Academy? If yes, who?
- Resume & Letter of Recommendation
  
  Please upload your current resume and (1) letter of recommendation.
- Please upload your current resume.*
  
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- Please upload (1) letter of recommendation.*
  
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- Agreement and Signature
  
  Please review and acknowledge the agreement statements/conditions below.
- I understand and agree that if I am selected to participate in the Leadership Academy, the following conditions will apply: (Please check EACH activity.)*
  
  Absence from the sessions, for any reason, may be cause for dismissal from the program. Participants may allow to miss one session; however, homework will be assigned.I agree to actively participate in all activities in a constructive and meaningful way.Payment in full is due to the Association upon acceptance to the 2026 Leadership Academy. The fee will be credited back after successful completion of the program.
- Additional Activities: I understand the objectives of the Leadership Academy program, and, if I am selected, I agree that I will devote the time and resources necessary to complete the program including the following: (Please check EACH activity.)*
  
  I agree to have a professional photograph taken and authorize the Association to use my photo for promotional and marketing purposes.I agree to complete homework assignments by the due date.I agree to attend the Florida Realtors® Annual Convention & Expo in Orlando, taking place on August 19-23, 2026.*I agree to attend the Association’s 2026 Annual Meeting on October 29, 2026.*I agree to apply for a 2027 Association committee or task force.
- *These events require participants to register on their own and pay applicable fees. Florida Realtors® Convention and the Association’s Annual Meeting dates are subject to change.
- I certify that my answers are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. If this application leads to acceptance in the Leadership Academy, I understand that false or misleading information in my application or interview may result in my release from the program.
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2026 Leadership Academy Application

Eligibilty Requirements

Professional Experience

Volunteer and Leadership Experience

Resume & Letter of Recommendation

Agreement and Signature

I certify that my answers are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. If this application leads to acceptance in the Leadership Academy, I understand that false or misleading information in my application or interview may result in my release from the program.