Leadership Jackson

Leadership Jackson Presenting Sponsor

2026-2027

Through this Leadership program, the Jackson County Area Chamber of Commerce strives to develop leaders. Upon graduating the program, participants have gained the skills to use towards helping the community, their employers and themselves for the better. Throughout the program, participants are exposed to many of the vital parts of what makes a community successful.

Mission, Vision and Program Overview

NOMINATE

The Nomination and Application Process

Leadership Jackson applicants are nominated, complete an application, and are selected by the Leadership Jackson Advisory Board. You may self nominate.

Nominations for the Class of 2027 will be open from April 13 - May 13, 2026. Starting April 13, you will be able to access the nomination form by clicking the green nominate button above, by visiting the chamber's homepage www.jacksoncountyga.com, by checking social media, or you may email Melissa Britt and request the nomination form link using her contact info listed below. Those nominated who want to be considered for the class will be emailed an application to complete and those applications are due May 20, 2026.
There are no exceptions for nomination or application deadlines.

For more information on participating in future Leadership Jackson Classes, please contact the chamber, or email Melissa Britt at mbritt@jacksoncountyga.com.

Session Dates for the Incoming LJ Class of 2027:

Kick-off Retreat - TBA (July 2026)

September 10, 2026
October 8, 2026
November 12, 2026
January 14, 2027
February 11, 2027
March 11, 2027
***Please hold April 8 and April 15. Date will be confirmed soon.
May 13, 2027
June 10, 2027

Graduation Dinner & Ceremony, July or August 2027

***PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS WILL BE EMAILED ALONG WITH THE APPLICATION TO THOSE WHO ARE NOMINATED .