Leadership Arkansas Application Process

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Join Leadership Arkansas Class XX.

GENERAL:

Please keep in mind that although the selection committee evaluates individual applications, it is also responsible for building a class that represents Arkansas’ diversity — professionally and geographically, as well as in the areas of age, race, gender and ethnicity. Online submission is preferred. If you have an issue submitting it online, please contact the program director as soon as possible. All items must be received by the deadline in order for your application to be considered. If you have any questions, please contact Toni Lindsey, Leadership Arkansas Program Director, at tlindsey@arkansasstatechamber.com or 479-409-4389.

DEADLINES:

Application period opens June 9, 2025.

Applicants must submit their online applications by Aug. 1, 2025.

The selection committee will review applications in August and distribute notifications in late August.

RECOMMENDATION LETTERS:

It is your responsibility to request recommendation letters from your references in advance. They should be sent directly to the Leadership Arkansas Program Director by Aug. 1. Recommendation letters should be sent electronically via email to tlindsey@arkansasstatechamber.com. To ensure they do not get lost, please have your reference put LAR Class XX and your name in the subject line.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Please email a recent color photograph and your bio (suitable for use in publications and publicity) to tlindsey@arkansasstatechamber.com. In the subject line, please put your name and “Class XX Applicant.” Your application is not considered complete until we have received the following:

• completed online application
• color photograph (sent via email; AI images are not permissible)
• bio (sent via email)
• $25 application fee
• Two letters of recommendation (sent via email)

If you have any questions, please contact Toni Lindsey, Leadership Arkansas Program Director, at tlindsey@arkansasstatechamber.com or 479-409-4389.