Application for the Class of 2010


Class Profile

Each year the class comprises a diverse group of approximately 40 senior-level executives from large and small businesses, economic development agencies, elected and appointed local and state government positions, the professions, education and non-profit organizations across Virginia.

Participants may also be volunteers or retirees. Their commonality is a willingness to contribute their time and talents effectively in meeting the rapidly changing needs and challenges facing Virginia. LEAD VIRGINIA aims to cultivate their interest and statewide knowledge and to build a strong network of people with a high level of civic concern and participation.

Class of 2005

LEAD VIRGINIA’s Inaugural Class of 2005 had 39 geographically, professionally and personally diverse participants, as evidenced by the Class of 2005 Geographic and Occupational Grid, Personal and Professional Information Summary, and Biographies.

Class of 2006

LEAD VIRGINIA continues to strive toward inclusiveness with 42 participants in the Class of 2006. The Class of 2006 Geographic and Occupational Grid, Personal and Professional Information Summary and Biographies illustrate LEAD VIRGINIA’s progress in meeting this goal.

Class of 2007

LEAD VIRGINIA's Class of 2007 includes 43 participants from various regions of the Commonwealth.  More information about these class members can be found in the Class of 2007 Geographic and Occupational Grid, Personal and Professional Information Summary and Biographies.

Class of 2008

LEAD VIRGINIA's Class of 2008 includes 44 participants from around the Commonwealth.  More information about the 2008 class members can be found in the Class of 2008 Geographic and Occupational Grid and Personal and Professional Information Summary.

How to Apply

Candidates may self-nominate or be nominated by another leader. Nominations may be submitted in two ways:

• To self-nominate, follow the link at the top of the page to complete the form online.
• To nominate someone else, or to request an Application packet, please contact the LEAD VIRGINIA office.

All applicants must submit two additional documents and a $100 application fee:

• Send a current resume, curriculum vita or bio as an email attachment to info@leadva.org.
• Send an Issue Description (as instructed on the Application form) as an email attachment to info@leadva.org.
• Submit a non-refundable application fee of $100 by cash, check (mailed to the LEAD VIRGINIA office) or credit card charge. To discuss credit card information, please call Amanda Keller at 804-237-1461.

Selection Criteria

Successful candidates are leaders with significant achievements in career and/or community service who have a sincere concern about the future of Virginia and a personal commitment to help shape that future. Each class reflects a cross-section of the state, including diversity of geographic location, profession, ethnicity, gender and age.

Participants are selected by a committee of the Board of Directors. The announcement of participants selected for the Class of 2010 will be made on February 15, 2010.

Tuition

Selected participants are billed for the tuition of $6,000, which covers all program expenses including meals, overnight accommodations, and program materials. Limited financial aid – for non-profit, government, and small business leaders – is available. Scholarship requests are reviewed after the admissions process has been completed and are not a factor in the consideration of an applicant’s merit. Awards are based on statement of need, the number of requests received, and the amount of funds available. For additional information on scholarships, call Susan Horne, LEAD VIRGINIA’s President and CEO, 804-237-1461.

The tuition payment is due (or an approved alternative payment plan must be in place) on March 15, 2010.

Contact

Susan Horne
President and CEO
LEAD VIRGINIA
9 S. Fifth Street
Richmond, VA 23219
E-mail: shorne@leadva.org
 Office Phone: 804-237-1461
 Fax: 804-783-6112