Leadership Wilson actively solicits participants from all areas of Wilson County. A committee chosen from the Board of Directors reviews applications and selects participants.

The application deadline is April 1.

There is a substantial personal commitment of time and energy required from each participant. Leadership Wilson class members are expected to attend all sessions, beginning with a retreat held in September. Class sessions are all day the first Wednesday of the month, October through May. Participation in each class is required of all participants. Participants are also expected to actively engage in a small group project that will be presented to the public near the end of the Leadership Wilson year.

Next year's Schedule

• September 22-23  Overnight retreat *** MANDATORY
• September 27, 2023 Agriculture November 1, 2023 Business & Industry
• December 6, 2023 Education
• January 3, 2024 Public Safety and the Courts
• February 7, 2024 Health Care and Social Services
• March 21, 2024 State Government
• April 3, 2024 Local Government
• May 1, 2024 Lifestyles

Tuition is $950 and covers all fees, meals, and course materials, as well as the opening retreat.

If you've been nominated the class the application information is below:

Leadership Wilson Online Application

Leadership Wilson Paper Application

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We will notify you if you are selected / when you can pay your tuition