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 deadline to submit a Nomination is March 1.

The deadline to submit an Application 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.

Current Year's Schedule (2023-2024 Schedule)

The class meets one day each month from 7:30AM to app. 5:00PM.

• • • September 22-23, 2023 | 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

Next Year's Schedule (2024-2025 Schedule)

The class meets one day each month from 7:30AM to app. 5:00PM.
Please put these dates on your calendar now!

• • • September 19-20, 2024 | Overnight retreat *** MANDATORY
            (from 9:30AM Thursday until 3:00PM Friday)
      
    • September 25, 2024 | Agriculture
    • November 6, 2024 | Business & Industry
    • December 4, 2024 | Education
    • January 8, 2025 | Public Safety and the Courts
    • February 5, 2025 | Health Care and Social Services
    • March 20, 2025 | State Government
    • April 2, 2025 | Local Government
    • May 7, 2025 | 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

Make a Payment Online

You can make a tuition payment or down-payment online by purchasing the products below.

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